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 The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking.
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| AlcoholRecovery.org Alcohol Addiction and Recovery Information If you are like many Americans, you drink alcohol at least occasionally. For many people, moderate drinking is probably safe. Moderate use of alcohol may even have health benefits, including reducing your risk of certain heart problems. Moderate drinking is one drink a day for women or anyone over 65 and two drinks a day for men under 65.
However, some people should not drink at all, including people who have been diagnosed as dependent on alcohol, children, pregnant women, people on certain medicines and people with some medical conditions. If you have questions about whether it is safe for you to drink, speak with your healthcare provider.
Anything more than moderate drinking can be risky. Binge drinking five or more drinks at one time - can damage your health and increase your risk for accidents, injuries and assault. Years of heavy drinking can lead to liver disease, heart disease, cancer and pancreatitis. Drinking can also cause problems at home, at work and with friends.
NIH: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
What is binge drinking? For men binge drinking is 5 or more drinks consumed on one occasion.
For women, binge drinking is 4 or more drinks consumed on one occasion.
Medina County AA (Alcoholic's Anonymous) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism and other drug use. DRUG GUIDE: A Comprehensive and Up-To-Date Source of Drug Information CLICK HERE!
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