Young adults ages 16 to 24 were surveyed regarding their perceptions of alcohol warnings and the risks associated with alcohol consumption. Respondents who reported consuming larger quantities of alcohol perceived alcohol consumption to be significantly less risky than respondents who reported consuming smaller quantities of alcohol. There were no significant differences between males and females and between Hispanics and Anglos in the perceived risk of consuming alcoholic beverages.
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