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How Much Alcohol is Too Much?

A growing recognition of alcohol as a health risk coupled with the rise of abstinence-friendly social trends provides an opportunity for primary care physicians to have more comprehensive conversations with their patients about drinking behaviors.

I’m in Addiction Recovery and I Still Drink Wine

Not long ago, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s history of heroin addiction alone would likely have disqualified him from being considered for a role like secretary of health and human services. Now, however, numerous successful authors, politicians, executives and celebrities talk openly about past substance use disorders. “Lived experience” even confers additional authority.

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1 of 7 – Overview | Moderate Drinking Series

If you’ve come here after searching on the topic of “moderate drinking,” it’s likely that you’re wondering about your drinking and whether or not you should cut back to reduce alcohol-related problems or risks for problems.

2 of 7 – What Is Moderate Drinking, And What Is Not? | Moderate Drinking Series

There is agreement in the scientific community about what defines “moderate drinking.” It’s no more than 3-4 standard drinks per drinking episode and a total of no more than 9 drinks per week for women and 12-14 per week for men.

3 of 7 – Rethinking Drinking: Should I Cut Back, or Quit? | Moderate Drinking Series

Considering how to change your drinking to reduce alcohol-related problems or risk for problems without first deciding if you even want to change in the first place is like “putting the cart before the horse.”
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U.S. military has traditionally had high rates of alcohol misuse and alcohol-related problems, necessitating effective treatment programs that minimize participant burden.

The College Drinker’s Check-Up

These results support the effectiveness of the computer-delivered intervention (CDI) with heavy drinking college students when used in a clinical setting.

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Unhealthy alcohol use in primary care – The elephant in the examination room

Although patients are treated for their immediate problem, they often leave without clear plans to cut back or abstain from alcohol use and thus improve their health.

Alcohol use and burden for 195 countries and territories, 1990–2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016

Results suggest that alcohol control policies might need to be revised worldwide, refocusing on efforts to lower overall population-level consumption.

How Much Alcohol is Too Much?

A growing recognition of alcohol as a health risk coupled with the rise of abstinence-friendly social trends provides an opportunity for primary care physicians to have more comprehensive conversations with their patients about drinking behaviors.

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I’m in Addiction Recovery and I Still Drink Wine

Not long ago, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s history of heroin addiction alone would likely have disqualified him from being considered for a role like secretary of health and human services. Now, however, numerous successful authors, politicians, executives and celebrities talk openly about past substance use disorders. “Lived experience” even confers additional authority.

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There’s evidence to suggest the challenges facing alcohol brands — especially with Gen Z — could be more a temporary blip than a permanent shift in drinking culture

How the Risks of Drinking Increase in Older Age

Drinking is harmful to your health at any age. But as you get older, the risks become greater — even with the same amount of drinks.

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