Blurred realities are a status symbol to some, but, in all honesty isn't an excess of alcohol consumption a poor reality for 'status' to young Americans?
Figures 9.1 shows a level 'market share' to alcohol in the past ten years. In Figure 9.2, when considering the 95% confidence level in the survey, there are a lot of young men ages 18 - 24 in trouble here. Alcohol consumption can cause accidents, death and compromised social judgements frequently regretted later. If that isn't enough to realize inebriation is a bad idea, realize AGAIN, this is a socio-economic issue. In Figure 9.3, White Folks are imbibing more than their Hispanic or Black counterparts. Here again, it's related to income. So much for the stereotype of the 'drunk Black man' as a social blight. It would seem it's the White guys with the least will power when it comes to maintaining a social demeanor without the liquor.
