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  2. Alcohol consumption recommendations - Wikipedia

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    Guidelines generally give recommended amounts measured in grams (g) of pure alcohol per day or week. Some guidelines also express alcohol intake in standard drinks or units of alcohol. The size of a standard drink varies widely among the various guidelines, from 8g to 20g, as does the recommended number of standard drinks per day or week.

  3. Are Certain Types of Alcohol Better for Your Liver Than ...

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    Both doctors say that what matters more than the type of alcoholic drink is the amount of alcohol consumed. This is because a small amount of alcohol won’t impact the liver as much as a larger ...

  4. Alcohol is not good for us. 5 tips to stay safe(r) if you drink

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    In the US, one “standard” drink contains roughly 14 grams of pure alcohol. That equals about 12 ounces of regular beer (at 5% alcohol; some light beers have less) or 5 ounces of wine (at 12% ...

  5. Standard drink - Wikipedia

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    United States standard drinks of beer, malt liquor, wine, and spirits compared. Each contains about 14 grams or 17.7 ml of ethanol. A standard drink or (in the UK) unit of alcohol is a measure of alcohol consumption representing a fixed amount of pure alcohol.

  6. America's Alcohol Czar Wants Stricter Federal Guidelines for ...

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    George Koob says the U.S. could follow Canada's lead and recommend no more than two alcoholic drinks per week. America's Alcohol Czar Wants Stricter Federal Guidelines for Drinking Skip to main ...

  7. Alcohol and health - Wikipedia

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    Alcohol education is the practice of disseminating information about the effects of alcohol on health, as well as society and the family unit. [72] It was introduced into the public schools by temperance organizations such as the Woman's Christian Temperance Union in the late 19th century. [ 72 ]

  8. Alcohol and cancer - Wikipedia

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    A woman drinking an average of two units of alcohol per day has an 8% higher risk of developing breast cancer than a woman who drinks an average of one unit of alcohol per day. [59] A study concluded that for every additional drink regularly consumed per day, the incidence of breast cancer increases by 11 per 1000. [46]

  9. What Happens to Your Body When You Drink a Glass of Wine ...

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    May Cause Alcohol Dependence “Regular or excessive alcohol consumption can lead to alcohol-related problems, including addiction, liver damage, and increased risk of certain cancers,” says ...