Juanita and Emilia are Latino sisters who were both raised in a family and community that discouraged drinking among women. Juanita has been living in the U.S. for 15 years, while Emilia remained in their home country. Now, Juanita drinks alcohol much more regularly and heavily than Emilia. This is an example of which type of influence on drug use?

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Acculturation refers to the process of adopting the cultural traits or social patterns of another group. Juanita's increased alcohol consumption after moving to the U.S. suggests she has adopted new cultural norms regarding drinking, which differ from those in her home country where she and Emilia were raised.

Juanita and Emilia Are Latino Sisters Who Were Both Raised