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