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Lifetime Prevalence of Alcohol Abuse in the United States

Based on 2007 data, the lifetime prevalence rate of alcohol abuse in the United States is approximately 13% in the total adult population, affecting roughly 7% of females and 20% of males. In the DSM-5, alcohol abuse falls under the broader category of Alcohol Use Disorder.

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