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Alcohol Use Disorder

How too much drinking affects the body

Drinking too much alcohol, or more than a moderate amount, can cause serious health problems.

Moderate drinking means up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men. For some individuals, even moderate drinking may be too much.

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Sources: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 

July 07, 2020

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An estimated 15 million people in the United States have alcohol use disorder.

Source: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

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