Alcohol-related social problems among Mexican Americans living in U.S.-Mexico border and non-border areas

► U.S.-Mexico border residence status and alcohol-related problems were examined. ► On the border, 18-29 year olds were more likely to have problems than older groups. ► Off the border, alcohol problems did not differ significantly by age. ► The final models showed no residence effect on problem likelihood. ► Drinking was strongly associated with problems.