Black Adult Alcohol Use Below National Average (posted 3/4)

A new study out of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reveals that the current alcohol use rate for blacks aged 18 and older is significantly lower than the national adult average.  Based on a national survey the study also reveals that black adults have a lower rate of current binge drinking than the national adult average.  However, illicit drug use among black adults is higher than the national average.  “This study provides important insight into the differences affecting various populations across our country,” said SAMHSA Administrator, Pamela S. Hyde, J.D. “As a nation we must strive to reach out to every part of our population and provide services that are best tailored to effectively promote the benefits of prevention, treatment and good health.”  To read the study click here.

This study is part of a series of reports examining substance use patterns among different ethnic, racial and demographic groups in America. The studies are designed to provide data that will help public health experts, service providers and communities better understand and address the issues affecting various segments of the population.

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