Most Americans keep drinking beer, wine and liquor despite believing it hurts drinkers and society, Gallup reported Friday.
A new poll found that 71% of U.S. adults believe alcoholic beverages have a negative effect on drinkers, 75% think they harm society, and 67% down them anyway.
Because of this, the poll suggested Americans are moderate in their drinking habits.
“On the whole, those who are drinking report doing so moderately, averaging about four drinks per week,” Gallup noted in summary.
Among those who believe in the negative effects of alcohol on society and drinkers, the poll found drinkers most likely to say alcohol is “somewhat” harmful.