During the festive season and other times of celebration, alcohol often flows freely. But how much is too much? In short, what counts as "binge drinking," and what are the potential health effects?

The holiday season is a fun time with celebrations among family and friends, and alcohol tends to play a significant role in these festivities. Alcohol consumption is widely accepted and even ...

The holidays offer an excuse to gather with loved ones, let loose and indulge: Plates loaded with comfort foods. Unapologetic napping. All the pie. And, for some, plenty of alcohol. But heavy drinking ...

Binge drinking is prevalent across generations, but the dangerous habit is growing among one age group in particular. Long associated with college students, binge drinking, defined as having four or ...

Q: I don’t drink often, but I like to partake a little more than usual around the holidays. Is it OK to have more than a drink or two every once in a while? While the term “binge drinking” might ...

Binge drinking is a hazardous behavior that refers to overconsumption of alcohol within a short span of time, that is, consumption of four or more drinks by women or five or more by men within a span ...

Alcohol is deeply rooted in our cultures and habits, and in most Western countries, its significant economic weight grants it a much more favourable legal status and social perception than other drugs ...