Young adults struggle with alcohol misuse more than other age groups
By Luigi Bencosme | Nov. 29, 2021While many may expect older people to be affected, data shows those aged 18 to 25 have the highest rate of alcohol use disorder.
Luigi is a third-year media production, management, and technology major at UF and is currently one of the multimedia editors for the Alligator. Prior to his editor position, Luigi was a staff writer under the Avenue as well as the podcast producer for Rowdy Magazine. In his free time, he likes to read up and investigate the most obscure fun facts that would interest no one else.
While many may expect older people to be affected, data shows those aged 18 to 25 have the highest rate of alcohol use disorder.
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