What matters is the volume of alcohol consumed. A typical cocktail will have the same amount of alcohol as a beer or a glass of wine. US Dietary Guidelines define a standard drink as 1.5oz of 80 proof alcohol distilled spirits, 5oz of wine at 12% alcohol, and 12 oz of beer at 5% alcohol.
Excessive or Binge drinking can increase your risk of serious health problems.
Binge drinking is defined as four or more drinks within two hours for women and five or more drinks within two hours for men.
Don't Drink Alcohol:
If you have liver or pancreatic disease
If you have heart failure or you've been told you have a weak heart
If you take prescription or over-the-counter medications that can interact with alcohol.
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