Drinking too much includes:
Women
8 or more drinks a week
4 or more drinks within 2-3 hours
Men
15 or more drinks a week
5 or more drinks withing 2-3 hours
Under 21
Any alcohol use
Pregnant Women
Any alcohol use
Drinking too much is linked with many risks:
- injuries/violence
- heart disease
- cancer
- sexually transmitted diseases
- fertility problems
- unintended pregnancy