What is excessive alcohol use?

Excessive drinking includes:

• Binge drinking: For women, binge drinking is 4 or more drinks consumed on one occasion (one occasion = 2-3 hours). For men, binge drinking is 5 or more drinks consumed on one occasion.
• Underage drinking: Any alcohol use by those under age 21.
• Heavy drinking: For women, heavy drinking is 8 drinks or more per week. For men, heavy drinking is 15 drinks or more per week.
• Pregnant drinking: Any alcohol use by pregnant women

Find more from CDC (October, 2016)