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  • What Is a Drink? A drink can come in many forms. It can be a shot of hard liquor or a mixed drink containing vodka, rum, tequila, gin, scotch, or some other liquor. It can also be wine, a wine cooler, beer, or malt liquor.
  • Six in 10 U.S. adults were current drinkers in 1999-2001 and about 1 in 4 were lifetime abstainers. Nearly one-third of adults were classified as light drinkers (3 or fewer drinks per week). Nearly 5 percent of adults were classified as heavier drinkers (7 or more drinks per week for women; 14 or more for men). About 20 percent of adults had 5 or more drinks per day at least once in the past year.
  • Studies show an increase in the risk of rape or sexual assault when both the attacker and victim have used alcohol prior to the attack.
  • What is the difference between alcoholism and alcohol abuse? Alcohol abuse is a pattern of drinking that results in harm to ones health, interpersonal relationships, or ability to work. Manifestations of alcohol abuse include the following: Failure to fulfill major responsibilities at work, school, or home Drinking in dangerous situations, such as drinking while driving or operating machinery Legal problems related to alcohol, such as being arrested for drinking while driving or for physically hurting someone while drunk Continued drinking despite ongoing relationship problems that are caused or worsened by drinking Long-term alcohol abuse can turn into alcohol dependence

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