Alcohol is known as a central nervous system (CNS) depressant. This type of substance interferes with your brain's communication to your body, and it can cause slowed reaction times and impair your judgement or decision making.
You can do it safely without excess risks to your overall health. Be aware of your own alcohol intake and the alcohol intake of others as some people may need help identifying if they have a problem. Just follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans when it comes to drinking as stated in learn more.
Click the button below to learn more about the standard drink size.
Click the button below to learn more about the standard size drink.
40% ABV
1.5 ounces
5 ounces
12% ABV
18 ounces
7% ABV
12 ounces
12 ounces
Avoid Operating Vehicles
While drinking avoid driving, no matter how sober you feel. Over 10,000 accidents happen yearly to those driving under the influence and could lead to death.
While drinking avoid driving, no matter how sober you feel. Over 10,000 accidents happen yearly to those driving under the influence and could lead to death.
Excessive drinking for women is considered 8 or more drinks in a week. It is recommended if drinking, women drink no more than one drink a day.
Excessive drinking for men is considered 15 or more drinks in a week. It is recommended if drinking, men drink no more than two drinks a day
Excessive drinking for women is considered 8 or more drinks in a week. It is recommended if drinking, women drink no more than one drink a day.
The number of drinks recommended varies between men and women.
Excessive drinking for men is considered 15 or more drinks in a week. It is recommended if drinking, men drink no more than two drinks a day
Eating a hearty meal before drinking will reduce the risk of negative effects alcohol may have on your body.
Eating prior to drinking
Eating a hearty meal before drinking will reduce the risk of negative effects alcohol may have on your body.
