Binge Drinking Definition Definition
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•What counts as 'binge drinking'? What about 'high-intensity drinking'?
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In the U.S. , a standard drink contains 0.6 ounces of pure alcohol; that translates to about 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine or 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits.
Binge drinking occurs when a person consumes enough alcohol within about two hours to raise their blood-alcohol concentration to 0.08% or higher.
Repeated binge drinking can have severe long-term effects on both physical and mental health.
Severe alcohol poisoning or organ shutdown are more likely with high-intensity drinking than with binge drinking.
Over the long term, the former accelerates the risk of developing organ damage and cancer.
Treatment options range from inpatient programs to outpatient therapy groups and counseling.
Prescription medications, such as naltrexone, help to reduce alcohol cravings and dependence.
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