Binge drinking of alcohol is most common among young adults. It is defined as a female having more than 4 drinks or a male having more than 5 drinks in a single session.
Binge drinking can be unhealthy by itself but can also lead to an Alcohol Use Disorder.
If you or someone you know is wondering if they have any type of Alcohol Use Disorder or are at risk of developing one, there is a free on-line anonymous screening test available.
It gives immediate feedback, including suggestions on what action to take.
The test can be accessed on-line at auditscreen.org. It takes a couple of minutes to complete.
The test has been been carefully studied via a multinational research project by the World Health Organization beginning in 1989. It is designed to screen for unhealthy alcohol use.
For more information about unhealthy alcohol use, see my WordPress blog from August 26, 2023.
Peter M. Hartmann, MD
Family Medicine & Psychiatry
