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Whether they are regularly finding reasons to celebrate or seeking a little lift in tough times, about 30% of Americans are having an alcoholic drink “at least once a week.” That’s according to a Harris Poll® of 2,401 U.S. adults surveyed online between April 13 and 21, 2009.

One-quarter of U.S. adults say they never drink alcohol, but of those who imbibe at least several times a year, roughly two-thirds drink beer, while half say they drink domestic wine. Two in five drink vodka, one-third drink rum and 29% drink imported wine.

Drinking habits differ by gender, as men are more likely to drink alcohol at least once a week (40% versus 19%) and women are more likely to say they never partake (29% vs. 22%). Four in five men drink beer compared to just half of women. Over half of women drink domestic wine compared to 43% of men. Women are also more likely to drink vodka, tequila and champagne, while men are more likely to drink imported wine, bourbon and scotch.

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If you’d like to read the press release on which this item was based go to: Three in Ten Americans Drink Alcohol Weekly