Is it Bad to Drink Alcohol Every Day?

What Is Considered Excessive Drinking

Many are aware of the effects of binge drinking and alcohol abuse. However, how bad is drinking every day and in moderation for your health? At what point does heavy drinking become harmful to your health?

Standard drink size and alcohol intake recommendations differ between countries. In the U.S., a traditional drink contains about 14 grams of alcohol. This translates to the amount of alcohol found in a 12-ounce beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of hard liquor. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services dietary guidelines says moderate drinking involves up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men.