Five Minutes or Less for Health Weekly Tip: Limit Alcohol
Alcohol affects every organ in the body. Take a minute to rethink your drink.
- Know your limits. Drinking in moderation is defined as having no more than 1 alcoholic drink per day for women and no more than 2 alcoholic drinks per day for men.
- Choose non-alcoholic beverages if you:
- are recovering from alcoholism or are unable to control the amount you drink.
- may become pregnant or are pregnant
- plan to drive, operate machinery, or take part in other activities that require attention, skill, alertness, and coordination
- are taking prescription or over-the-counter medications that can interact with alcohol
- have certain medical conditions
- are younger than 21
Learn More
Alcohol: Frequently Asked Questions
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Page last modified: March 30, 2012
Page last reviewed: March 30, 201
Page last modified: March 30, 2012
Page last reviewed: March 30, 201