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What Are the Symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

WEBThe symptoms toward the top of the list tend to be early signs of potential trouble, whereas the ones further down the list indicate that you have moved further down a risky path. …

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Why Do Women Face Higher Risks for Alcohol-Related …

WEBA growing body of evidence indicates that women who drink are at increased susceptibility to short- and long-term alcohol-related consequences, including liver disease, …

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What Are the Symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

WEBFound that when the effects of alcohol were wearing off, you had withdrawal symptoms, such as trouble sleeping, shakiness, restlessness, nausea, sweating, a racing heart, …

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Rethinking Drinking NIAAA

WEBIn the United States, a “standard drink” (also known as an alcoholic drink equivalent) is defined as any beverage containing 0.6 fluid ounces or 14 grams of pure alcohol. …

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What Are the Harms of Drinking

WEBAUD is characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences. It is a spectrum disorder and can be mild, …

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What Are the U.S. Guidelines for Drinking

WEBAccording to the guidelines, adults of legal drinking age can choose not to drink or to drink in moderation by limiting intake to two drinks or less in a day for men and one drink or …

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What is Alcohol Misuse

WEBThe National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) defines binge drinking as a pattern of drinking alcohol that brings blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08%—or …

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Questions & Answers About Drinking

WEBThe first step, of course, is to decide whether cutting down or quitting is best for you. See these considerations and discuss different options with a health care professional, a …

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Pros and Cons of Cutting Back on Alcohol

WEBPros: What are some reasons why you might want to change your drinking? To improve my health. To improve my relationships. To avoid hangovers. To do better at work or in …

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How Many Drinks Are in Common Containers

WEBA mixed drink or cocktail = 1 or more. 200 ml (a "half pint") = 4½. 375 ml (a "pint" or "half bottle") = 8½. 750 ml (a "fifth") = 17. The examples above serve as a starting point for …

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About Rethinking Drinking

WEBThe content of Rethinking Drinking draws largely from the results of major NIAAA population studies and clinical trials. Rethinking Drinking is designed for U.S. adults who drink …

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How Much is Too Much to Drink

WEBWhat Are the Symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder? It helps to know the signs so you can make a change early. Find the number of standard drinks in different sized containers …

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Should You Cut Down or Quit

WEBQuitting is strongly advised if you: Have tried cutting down but cannot stay within the limits you set. Have had alcohol use disorder (AUD) or now have any symptoms. Have a …

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Alcohol Worksheets and More

WEBStay in Control. Handle urges to drink (activity) Build skills in refusing drinks (activity) Recover if you slip. Previous Next. Find the number of standard drinks in different sized …

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Help Links and Resources From Rethinking Drinking NIAAA

WEBNational Institute on Drug Abuse. 301-443-1124. National Institute of Mental Health. 866-615-6464. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National …

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Strategies for Cutting Down

WEBStrategies for Cutting Down. Small changes can make a big difference in reducing your chances of having alcohol-related problems. If one approach doesn't work, try something …

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Alcohol Drink Size Calculator

WEBMany beer and malt liquor labels do not list this information, however. To find it, search online for the beverage bottler or other reliable sources. Enter the alc/vol in the first …

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Professional Support

WEBThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved three medications for treating AUD: naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram. Naltrexone and acamprosate can help a …

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