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With wide-ranging statistics, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact percentage of American alcoholics. Depending on the source, the percentage of Americans who have problems with alcohol ranges from 2.6 percent to 5.7 percent, meaning anywhere from 8 million to nearly 18 million Americans.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoThat depends largely on their age, gender, race, ethnicity and a large number of other factors.
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∙ 12y agoPeople don't die from alcohol but from the ABUSE of alcohol. When consumed in moderation, alcohol is associated with longer life than is abstaining from it.
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∙ 13y agoEveryone in the world uses some drugs. Most common are probably caffeine, nicotine, sugar, salt, analgesics such as aspirin, vitamins and alcohol.
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∙ 12y agoThere is no agreement as to the number or percentage.
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∙ 14y ago89
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∙ 11y ago10.1%
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What percent of teens are alcoholics?
86.3%
What percent of alcoholics in America are unemployed?
Most alcoholics are employed and most are our friends and neighbors.
What percent of alcoholics are teenagers?
A very small percentage.
Who are alcoholics?
alcoholics are people that can't stop drinking and they drink all day.
Are alcoholics capable of loving?
Yes, alcoholics are capable of loving. They are capable of all emotions. They are people.
What percentage of alcoholics commit suicide?
Twenty five percent of alcoholics commit suicide. It's estimated that 50 percent of all suicides are by someone under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
What percent of people that start drinking before age 14 become alcoholics?
Very few people who begin drinking before the age of 14 become alcoholics. If they did, most Jews, Greeks, Italians, Portuguese, Spaniards, French and many others would have very high rates of alcoholism, which they don't.
When did the prohibition begin?
after people became alcoholics
Which famous people were alcoholics?
Noah and Lott
What are some prejudices against alcoholics?
People often believe that alcoholics are derelicts and bums. However, this is just a stereotype.
What percent of teens have become alcoholics as a result of peer pressure?
I don't think that statistic exists.
How many people are alcoholics in America?
It depends upon the study and who is doing the study. Most suggest 5 - 10% of Americans are Alcoholics.
