Medical assistant FASD

Infographic: How Much is Too Much?

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