Speaking of HOPE – Recovery Month: Alcohol

Resources:

• https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohol-health/overview-alcohol-consumption/moderate-binge-drinking
• https://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/Tools/Calculators/drink-size-calculator.aspx

NIAAA defines binge drinking as a pattern of drinking alcohol that brings blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08 percent – or 0.08 grams of alcohol per deciliter – or higher. For a typical adult, this pattern corresponds to consuming 5 or more drinks (male), or 4 or more drinks (female), in about 2 hours.

SAMHSA defines heavy alcohol use as binge drinking on 5 or more days in the past month.

Knowing U.S. standard drink (or alcoholic drink-equivalent) sizes and the number of drinks per container can help you make informed decisions about your drinking.

You’ll be able to:

• Count drinks more accurately
• Pace yourself better
• Stay within low-risk drinking levels

Helpful Guides: 

• https://www.help.org/drug-abuse-hotline/
• https://www.help.org/prescription-drug-addiction-and-abuse
• https://www.help.org/fentanyl-addiction/
• https://www.help.org/methamphetamine-addiction/