Heavy drinking

Heavy drinking is a pattern of drinking that exceeds certain standards that are considered moderate or socially acceptable.

Heavy drinking can be defined in various ways, for example:

• more than a certain amount per day (e.g. more than three drinks per day),
• more than a certain quantity per occasion (e.g. five drinks on one occasion, at least once a week), or
• drinking every day.

Source: GreenFacts,

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