These Professions Have the Highest Alcohol Abuse Rates

Do you work in a profession that's so stressful that you may need a drink right after your shift is over?

Some working professionals can't wait to get off work and have a cold one. It can be a way to kick back and unwind or it can be a serious problem for some. Despite almost half of America consuming alcoholic beverages does your career make you more susceptible to abusing it?

These are some of the highest drinking careers according to Alcohol.org in particular order.

Lawyers
Real Estate Agents
Financial Planners
Insurance Agents
Entertainment
Construction Workers
Healthcare Professionals
Miners

Surprisingly, careers with alcohol present while on the job did not dominate the list. According to thee data, it's almost like the more serious the profession the more the individual drinks.

Managers had a higher percentage off abusing alcohol.

Are you surprised by the lost?

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