Asked by Shasetyn Hartley on Feb 29, 2024
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During the Prohibition years (1920-1933) in the United States,
A) drinking rates decreased overall, but alcoholism increased among those who did drink.
B) rates of alcoholism remained the same for men, but decreased for women.
C) rates of alcoholism remained the same for women, but decreased for men.
D) rates of alcoholism decreased significantly among those who drank.
Prohibition Years
The period from 1920 to 1933 in the United States when the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages were legally prohibited.
Alcoholism
A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol, often leading to a range of physical, psychological, and social problems.
- Recognize the historical impact of Prohibition on alcoholism rates.
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Baswini ReddyFeb 29, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
During Prohibition, while overall drinking rates decreased due to the difficulty of obtaining alcohol, the intensity of drinking among those who did drink often increased, leading to a rise in alcoholism among that population. This was partly due to the shift towards more potent forms of alcohol that were easier to transport and hide.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the historical impact of Prohibition on alcoholism rates.
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