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    binge drinking
    /ˈbɪn(d)ʒ ˌdrɪŋkɪŋ/

    noun

    • 1. the consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time: "teenagers as young as 16 admit to binge drinking"
  2. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) defines binge drinking as a pattern of drinking alcohol that brings blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08%—or 0.08 grams of alcohol per deciliter—or more.

  3. May 17, 2021 · Binge drinking is when a person consumes enough alcoholic beverages during a 2-hour period to bring their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08% or higher. Typically, this...

  4. Binge drinking, or heavy episodic drinking, is drinking alcoholic beverages with an intention of becoming intoxicated by heavy consumption of alcohol over a short period of time, but definitions vary considerably.

  5. May 13, 2022 · The CDC defines binge drinking as four drinks for women or five drinks for men within a two-hour period. Our addiction specialist explains what to look for if you or a loved one might be binge ...

  6. Sep 1, 2022 · Binge drinking is defined as excessive alcohol use in a short amount of time, usually more than five drinks. Learn about the signs, prevention, and adverse health effects of...

  7. Feb 29, 2024 · What Is Binge Drinking Exactly? Binge drinking is excessive alcohol consumption on one occasion. The definition of binge drinking, according to the National Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism (NIAA), is "alcohol consumption that brings the BAC to 0.08 g/dL."

  8. Jun 18, 2024 · Binge drinking involves a pattern of short but heavy bursts of alcohol use. When you drink like this, you consume enough alcohol over the course of two hours to raise your blood alcohol concentration to the legal limit of intoxication (0.08 percent in the U.S.) or higher.