alcoholism isn't about how much, which kind, or how often one drinks.
it's about not living without drinking.
if it's a non-issue, stop drinking altogether. only those with a real problem spend a lot of time managing and controlling their intake.
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According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Rethinking Drinking - NIAAA
12 fl oz of
regular beer
=
8-9 fl oz of
malt liquor
=
5 fl oz of
table wine
=
3-4 oz of
fortified wine
(such as sherry or port; 3.5 oz shown)
=
2-3 oz of
cordial, liqueur, or aperitif
(2.5 oz shown)
=
1.5 oz of
brandy
(a single jigger or shot)
=
1.5 fl oz shot of
80-proof spirits or "hard liquor"
ALL equal the same amount of ethanol alcohol.
For men, no more than 4 drinks on ANY given DAY and no more than 14 drinks per WEEK.
For women, no more than 3 drinks on ANY given DAY and no more than 7 drinks per WEEK.
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Compare your drinking here:
What's your pattern? - Rethinking Drinking - NIAAA