Sixty-seven percent of U.S. adults drink alcohol, a slight increase over last year and the highest reading recorded since 1985 by one percentage point. Beer remains the favorite beverage among drinkers, followed by wine and then liquor.
Despite some yearly fluctuations, the percentage of Americans who say they drink alcohol has been remarkably stable over Gallup’s 71 years of tracking it. The high point for drinking came in 1976-1978, when 71% said they drank alcohol.
Gee, why would America drink more (or at least be more honest about it) than at any point in 25 years? Must be the racism! This one’s for you, racists:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg1iEBWxVeQ