Do you have a problem?
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Do you have a problem?
For anyone who drinks, this site offers valuable, research-based information. What do you think about taking a look at your drinking habits and how they may affect your health? Rethinking Drinking can help you get started.
Link to USA Today article: http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/...drinking_N.htm
Link to USA Today article: http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/...drinking_N.htm
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*From the quiz*
What's your pattern?
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Your responses indicate that you drink more than about 9 out of 10 U.S. adults. Among drinkers with this "highest risk" pattern, about half already have alcoholism or alcohol abuse, and the rest have an increased risk of developing these and other problems, especially liver disease.
According to your responses, you drink more than the women's low-risk limits of 3 drinks on any single day and 7 drinks per week (your average is 30 drinks per week).
Your particular risk for alcohol-related problems depends on how much you drink on any day, how quickly you drink, and how often you have a "heavy drinking day" of more than 3 drinks.
What's your pattern?
Feedback on your responses
Your responses indicate that you drink more than about 9 out of 10 U.S. adults. Among drinkers with this "highest risk" pattern, about half already have alcoholism or alcohol abuse, and the rest have an increased risk of developing these and other problems, especially liver disease.
According to your responses, you drink more than the women's low-risk limits of 3 drinks on any single day and 7 drinks per week (your average is 30 drinks per week).
Your particular risk for alcohol-related problems depends on how much you drink on any day, how quickly you drink, and how often you have a "heavy drinking day" of more than 3 drinks.
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Quiz results:
What's your pattern?
Feedback on your responses
Your responses indicate that you drink more than about 9 out of 10 U.S. adults. Among drinkers with this "highest risk" pattern, about half already have alcoholism or alcohol abuse, and the rest have an increased risk of developing these and other problems, especially liver disease.
According to your responses, you drink more than the men's low-risk limits of 4 drinks on any single day and 14 drinks per week (your average is 84 drinks per week).
Your particular risk for alcohol-related problems depends on how much you drink on any day, how quickly you drink, and how often you have a "heavy drinking day" of more than 4 drinks.
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You checked 9 symptoms, suggesting that your drinking is a cause for concern. Depending on the symptoms and their severity, even one symptom can indicate alcohol abuse, and as few as three can indicate alcohol dependence, or alcoholism.
The more symptoms you have, the more urgent the need for change. A health professional can look at the number, pattern, and severity of the symptoms to determine whether an alcohol use disorder is present and help you decide the best course of action.
Now may be a good time to assess your drinking and consider making a change. The next section will help you weigh your pros and cons. It's up to you.
What's your pattern?
Feedback on your responses
Your responses indicate that you drink more than about 9 out of 10 U.S. adults. Among drinkers with this "highest risk" pattern, about half already have alcoholism or alcohol abuse, and the rest have an increased risk of developing these and other problems, especially liver disease.
According to your responses, you drink more than the men's low-risk limits of 4 drinks on any single day and 14 drinks per week (your average is 84 drinks per week).
Your particular risk for alcohol-related problems depends on how much you drink on any day, how quickly you drink, and how often you have a "heavy drinking day" of more than 4 drinks.
*************
You checked 9 symptoms, suggesting that your drinking is a cause for concern. Depending on the symptoms and their severity, even one symptom can indicate alcohol abuse, and as few as three can indicate alcohol dependence, or alcoholism.
The more symptoms you have, the more urgent the need for change. A health professional can look at the number, pattern, and severity of the symptoms to determine whether an alcohol use disorder is present and help you decide the best course of action.
Now may be a good time to assess your drinking and consider making a change. The next section will help you weigh your pros and cons. It's up to you.
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