The image of a male,skid-row bum as a typical alcoholic fits about 5 percent of all alcoholics in the United States.

Name: The image of a male,skid-row bum as a typical alcoholic fits about 5 percent of all alcoholics in the United States.
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Studies have shown that the stereotype of a male skid-row bum as a typical alcoholic is not accurate and only applies to a small portion of alcoholics in the US. The majority of alcoholics do not fit this stereotype and may appear to function normally in society.

The Image of a Male,skid-Row Bum as a Typical Alcoholic