Many people drink alcohol during social activities or holidays or to unwind after a long day. More than 70% of adults in the U.S. say they consume one or more drinks a week. But when does moderate drinking become alcohol misuse or dependency?
Experts typically define moderate drinking as consuming no more than one drink a day for women and no more than two drinks a day for men. One drink is defined as:
Although moderate drinking isn’t considered misuse, it’s not risk-free. Many of these risks — including liver disease, heart disease and accidents — have long been known.
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