The CDC has recently changed its recommendation for safe alcohol consumption to less than 1 drink per day for women and less than 2 drinks per day for men.

Research is conclusive that drinking in excess of these amounts increase your short-term health risk for mood disorder, injury and violence and your long-term risk for cancer, chronic diseases (heart &liver disease, stroke) and mental health issues.

This  guide shows you what a “standard drink” looks like and how you can recognize excessive alcohol consumption.  You can click on the infographic to download and print.

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