Photos: The Drunkest Cities in America, Including Denver

Michael Roberts October 28, 2014 7:50AM

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Number 4: Charleston, South Carolina Average alcoholic drinks consumed by adults per month: 15.3
Percentage of population classified as binge drinkers: 17.3%

Percentage of population classified as heavy drinkers: 8.7%

Number 5: Austin, Texas Average alcoholic drinks consumed by adults per month: 14.6
Percentage of population classified as binge drinkers: 18.4%

Percentage of population classified as heavy drinkers: 5%

Number 6: Hartford-New Haven, Connecticut Average alcoholic drinks consumed by adults per month: 15.2
Percentage of population classified as binge drinkers: 16.5%

Percentage of population classified as heavy drinkers: 3.6%

Continue to keep counting down the drunkest cities in America.

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Michael Roberts has written for Westword since October 1990, serving stints as music editor and media columnist. He currently covers everything from breaking news and politics to sports and stories that defy categorization.

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