According to Several Large Surveys of College Students Drinking Conducted

question 18

Multiple Choice

According to several large surveys of college students drinking conducted in the 1980's, which of the following findings were found?

• A)10% of American college students were heavy drinkers
• B)40% of American college students were heavy drinkers
• C)males drank more often and in larger quantities than female students
• D)b & c only

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