Other variables included in these analyses were sex, age (18-29, 30-39, 40-54 and 55+ years), race/ethnicity (non-Hispanic white, black, Hispanic and other), education (<12 years, 12 years or GED, and >12 years), family history of alcoholism, alcohol consumption patterns in the past year (every day/nearly every day vs. less than every day), and amount of alcohol used on drinking days in the past year (≥5 drinks per drinking day vs. <5 drinks). Family history of alcoholism was assessed by asking if any first-degree relatives had ever been an “alcoholic or problem drinker”. Separate questions assessed participants’ biological mother, father, sisters, brothers, daughters and sons.
