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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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3rd

Most Preventable
Death

Alcohol is the 3rd most common preventable cause of death in the U.S.

54

Different
Injuries

Drinking too much can lead to more than 54 different injuries and diseases.

18+

Years old

Binge drinking is most common among young adults ranging from ages 18-34.

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Learn About Your
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Take five minutes to check in on your drinking habits and commit to drinking responsibly – for yourself, your future and your loved ones.

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Calculators

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Physical Health

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How to Drink Responsibly

What is a Standard Drink?

Rather than making morning drills harder than they need to be, understand how much alcohol is in that drink you love and stick to your limit.

Materials

Download Campaign Materials

Find materials on drinking responsibly.

Tools

Education and Awareness

Find a variety of resources including Service-specific programs and mobile apps to help you drink responsibly.

When to Seek Help

Do You Need Help?

Thinking about your drinking behaviors? Find out if you need help for alcohol use.

When to Seek Help

Think About Your Drinking

If you down too much alcohol and lose control or put yourself or others at risk, it may be time to think about your drinking.

Concerned About Others

Dos and Don’ts

Talking to someone about an alcohol use concern can be hard, but you might be able to help your friend or loved one. Follow these Dos and Don’ts when talking to someone about alcohol use.

Service-Specific Alcohol Policies

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YouCanQuit2 is an educational campaign to help U.S. Service members quit tobacco—for themselves and their loved ones.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the Military Crisis Line or call 911: 1-800-273-8255, press 1 or Text 83825