The Epidemiology of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder
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Binge Drinking - Editor's Note
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism defines binge drinking as a pattern of consumption that causes blood alcohol concentration to rise to .08%—the legal limit for adults ages 21 or older operating a motor vehicle—or more. This level typically occurs after a woman consumes four drinks or a man consumes five drinks—in about 2 hours. Research suggests that three out of four...
Drinking Patterns and Their Definitions
The number of drinks a person consumes and the rate at which he or she consumes them influence how much alcohol enters the brain and how impaired that person becomes. Many people are surprised to learn what counts as a drink. The amount of liquid in one’s glass, can, or bottle does not necessarily match up to how much alcohol is in the drink. To facilitate research and clinical care and to help...
Common Biological Mechanisms of Alcohol Use Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
The Epidemiology of Binge Drinking Among College-Age Individuals in the United States