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re·spon·si·ble
drink·ing

re·spon·si·ble drink·ing

(noun)

1. Knowing your alcohol limits and sticking to them. Not just legal limits - but personal limits too.
2. Having control over how much alcohol you drink to protect yourself and those around you.
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DRINKS

For men, drinking 5 or more drinks in 2 hours is usually considered binge drinking. This is the amount of alcohol consumed in two hours that usually causes the blood alcohol level to reach 0.08%.

10

minutes

It takes 10 minutes to feel the effects of alcohol.

2x

As Likely

People who binge drink are twice as likely to use other substances such as prescription opioids than non-binge drinkers.

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If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the Military Crisis Line at 988 and press 1, or Text 838255. You can also call 911.