alcohol use. As individuals move through their 20’s, the frequency and quantity of alcohol consumption tends to decrease. This change has been attributed to the increased responsibilities typically associated with adulthood, including marriage, parental, and work-related responsibilities (e.g., Donovan, Jessor, & Jessor, 1983; Jackson, Sher, Gotham, & Wood, 2001). However, much of the research presented to date has been conducted with predominantly European American samples, thus raising the question of whether this developmental trend holds for other ethnic minority groups, including African Americans.
