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What is alcohol abuse?
Alcohol abuse, also called alcohol misuse is
a serious problem. It is a pattern of drinking
too much alcohol too often. It interferes with
your daily life. You may be suffering from
alcohol abuse if you drink too much alcohol
at one time or too often throughout the week.
It is also a problem if drinking harms your
relationships. It can cause you to be unable
You are abusing alcohol when:
 You drink 7 drinks per week or more than 3
drinks per occasion (for women).
 You drink more than 14 drinks per week or
more than 4 drinks per occasion (for men).
 You have more than 7 drinks per week or
more than 3 drinks per occasion (for men
and women older than 65).
 Consuming these amounts of alcohol
harms your health, relationships, work,
and/or causes legal problems.
Can alcohol abuse be
prevented or avoided?
If you have a family history of alcoholism or
alcohol abuse, you may have to work harder
at resisting or limiting alcohol. Other ways to
reduce your alcohol consumption:
 Limit yourself to one drink when by
yourself or with friends.
 Seek treatment for underlying mental
health conditions.
 Avoid spending time with others who
abuse alcohol.
 Talk to your doctor.
 Consider joining a support group made up
of others facing the same challenge