Alcohol's Effects on Health
Research-based information on drinking and its impact
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Alcohol Basics
You may be drinking more than you realize
Definitions for Moderate, Binge, and Heavy Drinking, and other key terms
Up-to-date statistics on alcohol consumption
How much drinking is considered binge drinking?
Understanding the medical diagnosis of AUD
Impact on the brain, heart, liver and other organs
How does alcohol affect different groups and people with certain disorders?
Support and Treatment
Pointing the way to evidence-based care
Rethinking Drinking is NIAAA's interactive site for self-help tools to assess and change drinking behavior