Increasing levels of religious service attendance was associated with a decreased likelihood of alcohol involvement (Table 2). Those who attended religious services weekly or more often during childhood (C-RA) were at .16–.46 lower odds of ever drinking alcohol and, if they did drink, were also less likely to start drinking prior to age 18. Likewise, A-RA was associated with .04–.19 lower odds of ever drinking, and with a reduced likelihood of first alcohol use prior to age 18. In addition A-RA was associated with .29–.43 lower odds of DSM-5 AUD.
