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  2. Alcohol (drug) - Wikipedia

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    For distilled spirits, a standard serving in the United States is 44 ml (1.5 US fl oz), which at 40% ethanol (80 proof), would be 14 grams and 98 calories. Alcoholic drinks are considered empty calorie foods because other than food energy they contribute no essential nutrients.

  3. Standard drink - Wikipedia

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    A standard drink or (in the UK) unit of alcohol is a measure of alcohol consumption representing a fixed amount of pure alcohol. The notion is used in relation to recommendations about alcohol consumption and its relative risks to health.

  4. Alcoholic beverage - Wikipedia

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    Alcohol concentration in beverages is commonly expressed as alcohol by volume (ABV), ranging from less than 0.1% in fruit juices to up to 98% in rare cases of spirits. A standard drink is used globally to quantify alcohol intake, though its definition varies widely by country. Serving sizes of alcoholic beverages also vary by country.

  5. Experts Dish on the Truth Behind Common Alcohol Myths

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    The National Institute on Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse defines a "standard drink" as 14 grams of pure alcohol, which it quantifies in these amounts: 12 ounces of beer. 8 to 9 ounces of malt liquor.

  6. Glossary of alcohol (drug) terms - Wikipedia

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    The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) provides gender-specific guidelines for heavy drinking. According to NIAAA, men who consume five or more US standard drinks in a single day or 15 or more drinks within a week are considered heavy drinkers. For women, the threshold is lower, with four or more drinks in a day or eight ...

  7. Is alcohol a drug? Here's what type of drug it classifies as ...

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    Alcohol plays a prominent role in social functions, celebrations and even everyday meals. But is it a drug? Here's how the substance affects you.

  8. What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Alcohol Regularly

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    Moderate alcohol consumption is typically defined as no more than one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men. To put this into perspective, a standard drink is: 12 ounces of ...

  9. Alcohol consumption recommendations - Wikipedia

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    The guidelines give drink amounts in a variety of formats, such as standard drinks, fluid ounces, or milliliters, but have been converted to grams of ethanol for ease of comparison. Approximately one-third of all countries advocate for complete alcohol abstinence, while all nations impose upper limits on alcohol consumption.