COLUMN: Confessions Of A Binge Drinker
GW Hatchet:
Now comes the full disclosure - I am a binge drinker. That is to say, according to medical science, I fall under the definition of someone who drinks to excess. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention's Web site defines binge drinking as "for women, four or more drinks during a single occasion," and "for men, five or more drinks during a single occasion." The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism goes on to define that "single occasion" as two hours.
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First Posted: 05/08/10 06:12 AM ET Updated: 05/25/11 04:45 PM ET