Heavy use of alcohol is defined as more than two drinks a day for
men and more than one drink a day for women. One drink is
12 fl oz (355 mL) of beer,
5 fl oz (148 mL) of wine, or
1.5 fl oz (44 mL) of hard
liquor.
Heavy use of alcohol increases the risk for many health
problems.
By
Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer
Peter Monti, PhD - Alcohol and Addiction
Last Revised
January 26, 2010
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Last Updated:
January 26, 2010
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