Was Alcohol Abuse “big” in the 1960’s?

Question by Crazychick2952: was alcohol abuse “big” in the 1960’s?
just wanting to know if it was common that women would end up in the hospital because of it.

its for a story i’m writing for english class.
thanks Vicky and Paula
and to wing of the dumb left 3 why do you waste your time with answers like that.

Best answer:

Answer by Vicky
more drugs than alcohol

Answer by Paula
Most of them would have been cooking or looking after their children, they partied but knew their limits.

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