In any given year, nearly ______ of American adults meet the criteria for alcohol use disorder.

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According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, in 2019, approximately 14.5 million American adults aged 18 and older had alcohol use disorder, which is about 5.8% of this population. However, if we consider the criteria for any given year, the prevalence could be higher. Studies suggest that around 10% of American adults meet the criteria for alcohol use disorder in any given year. Therefore, option B (10%) is the closest answer.

In Any Given Year, Nearly ______ of American Adults Meet