Binge drinking is defined as drinking the amount neededto raise blood alcohol concentration high enough to be considered intoxicated.
A person is said to binge drink if:
- A man drinks 4 or more drinks on a single occasion.
- A women drinks 3 or more drinks on a single occasion.
Binge drinking increases the risk of alcohol-related problems,including accidents and injuries.
Credits
| Author | Robin Parks, MS |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Karin M. Lindholm, DO - Neurology |
| Last Updated | February 26, 2008 |
Author:Robin Parks, MS
Last Updated: 02/26/2008
