There's a major difference between having a drink on a Friday after a long week and hitting the sauce for five or more drinks everyday.

There are jobs that seem to have an impact on drinking habits. So what careers have the heaviest drinkers?

From our own in house studies, it looks like most of our authors fall into a heavier than normal category. But let's focus on the professional study.

It's no big surprise that miners top the list. Hey', it's hard work plus super dangerous. And being down in that dark and lonely ground may make you want to loosen up when you come out.

Building and construction came in second followed by hospitality and food services. Manufacturing, agriculture and the retail trade came in with more modest amounts of alcohol consumed.

You might take some comfort knowing that your kids' school teachers are among the least likely to be heavy drinkers.

The data comes from a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

 

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