Living in a poorer neighborhood was associated with substantially higher rates of alcohol and substance abuse. About a fifth of study participants reported drinking current. The study also found that there were higher rates of alcohol abuse in rural areas compared to urban areas (Mbatia, Jenkins, Singleton & White, 2009). According to the authors, this disparity had several explanations, including: reporting biases, such as whether traditional beers constituted alcohol, and different economics between areas. In the African context, traditional beers are most likely to be more available in rural areas. This is because traditional beers are cheaper than registered brands. Additionally, the need to purchase and abuse alcohol can pose a challenge in urban areas. The study findings are comparable to reports of alcohol abuse by adult men in other African countries including Nigeria, South Africa and Sudan (Mbatia, Jenkins, Singleton & White,