How much is too much?
• For men: More than 4 drinks on one occasion, or more than 14 a week.
• For women and people 65 and older: More than 3 drinks on one occasion, or more than 7 a week.
What is 1 drink?
• A 12-oz. glass, bottle, or can of beer or ale
• A 5-oz. glass of wine, or a 3.5-oz. glass of fortified wine
• A 1.5-oz. “shot” of distilled liquor or brandy (straight or in a mixed drink)
The How Much is Too Much? Health Bulletin ( http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/downloads/pdf/public/dohmhnews6-02.pdf ) tells you everything you need to know about the risks of excessive drinking and the disease of alcoholism.
