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Heavy use of alcohol

Heavy use of alcohol is defined as more than two drinks per day for men and more than one drink per day for women. One drink is 12fl oz of beer, 5fl oz of wine, or 1.5fl oz of hard liquor.

Heavy use of alcohol increases the risk for many health problems.

Author Jeannette Curtis
Author Paul Lehnert
Editor Roya Camp
Editor Katy E. Magee, MA
Associate Editor Terrina Vail
Primary Medical Reviewer Adam Husney, MD
- Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer James R. McKay, PhD
- Psychology
Last Updated February 15, 2008

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Last Updated: February 15, 2008
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