How Much Alcohol Is Too Much?

Binge drinking isn’t the only harmful booze habit. Other forms of heavy drinking come with consequences, too.

By Leslie Nemo
Jan 6, 2021 4:35 PMJan 6, 2021 4:36 PM
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Alcohol consumption in the U.S. surged in 2020. Booze delivery services gained popularity while market reports relayed information about higher sales volumes. Even academic surveys found people were drinking more — one sample representing roughly 1,500 American adults found that on average, three of every four individuals were pouring themselves a drink an extra day every month.

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