What is heavy use of alcohol?

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    Healthwise answered:

    Heavy use of alcohol is defined as more than 2 drinks a day for men and more than 1 drink a day for women. One drink is12 fl oz (355 mL) of beer,5 fl oz (148 mL) of wine, or 1.5 fl oz (44 mL) of hard liquor.

    Heavy use of alcohol increases the risk for many health problems.

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    Heavy use of alcohol is defined as more than 2 drinks a day for men and more than 1 drink a day for women. One drink is12 fl oz (355 mL) of beer,5 fl oz (148 mL) of wine, or 1.5 fl oz (44 mL) of hard liquor. Heavy use of alcohol increases the risk... More