RETHINKING DRINKING

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How much is too much?

How much alcohol is too much? It could mean drinking too much at one time, drinking too often, or both. It’s important to be aware of how much you are drinking, whether your drinking pattern is risky, the harm that some drinking patterns can cause, and ways to reduce your risks.

What counts as a drink?

What’s a “standard” drink?

How many drinks are in common containers?

What’s your pattern?

What’s low-risk drinking?

What’s “at-risk” or “heavy” drinking?

What’s the harm?

What are the risks?

What are the symptoms of an alcohol use disorder?

How can you reduce your risks?

http://rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov