How Much Alcohol Is Too Much?
* Low-risk drinking: Up to 1 drink per day
* Moderate-risk drinking: 2-3 drinks per day
* High-risk drinking: 4 or more drinks per day
For men:
* Low-risk drinking: Up to 2 drinks per day
* Moderate-risk drinking: 3-4 drinks per day
* High-risk drinking: 5 or more drinks per day
Binge drinking:
* For women, binge drinking is defined as having 4 or more drinks on a single occasion.
* For men, binge drinking is defined as having 5 or more drinks on a single occasion.
Heavy drinking:
* For women, heavy drinking is defined as having 8 or more drinks per week.
* For men, heavy drinking is defined as having 15 or more drinks per week.
Alcohol-use disorder (AUD):
* AUD is a medical condition that is characterized by a person's inability to control their alcohol use. AUD can range from mild to severe.
If you are concerned about your alcohol use, or the alcohol use of someone you know, please talk to a healthcare professional.
