Binge drinking
Binge drinking is defined as drinking the amount needed to raise blood alcohol concentration high enough to be considered intoxicated.
A person is said to binge drink if:
- A man drinks 4 or more drinks on a single occasion.
- A women drinks 3 or more drinks on a single occasion.
Binge drinking increases the risk of alcohol-related problems, including accidents and injuries.
| Author: | Robin Parks, MS | Last Updated: May 23, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Karin M. Lindholm, DO - Neurology | |
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