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In 2021, more than half (55%) of adults reported consuming at least one alcoholic beverage in the past 30 days, 16% reported binge drinking, and 6% reported that t hey drank heavily (Figure 1). Overall, alcohol consumption was highest among adults ages 25 to 34 years in 2021.
IMMEDIATE HEALTH EFFECTS: Excessive alcohol use has immediate efects that increase the risk of many harmful health conditions, including the following: Alcohol Poisoning. Burns, Drownings, Falls. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Miscarriage, Stillbirth. Motor Vehicle Crashes.
What is a “standard” drink? In the United States, a “standard” drink is any drink that contains about 0.6 uid ounces or 14 grams of “pure” alcohol. Although the drinks pictured her are different sizes, they all contain about the same amount of alcohol. They can be called “drink equivalents.”
One standard drink is equivalent to: 12 ounces of beer with 5% alcohol. 8 ounces of malt liquor with 7% alcohol. 5 ounces of wine with 12% alcohol. A shot or 1.5 ounces of liquor or distilled spirts (80-proof liquor). 80 proof means the liquor has 40% alcohol.
A "standard" drink is 14 grams or 0.6 fl. oz. of pure alcohol. It's helpful to understand how much alcohol is in your drink so that you may make informed decisions if you choose to drink. The illustration below shows the alcohol content of "one standard drink" across alcoholic beverage types.
“standard drink”? Each of these sample drinks has about the same amount of pure alcohol (0.6 fl oz or 14 g) and counts as a single “standard drink.” Actual % alcohol can vary. 12 fl oz beer (about 5% alcohol) = 5 fl oz table wine (about 12% alcohol) = 1.5 fl oz distilled spirits (about 40% alcohol)... the signs of an alcohol problem?
The percentage of pure alcohol, expressed here as alcohol by volume (alc/vol), varies within and across beverage types. Although the standard drink amounts are helpful for following health guidelines, they may not reflect customary serving sizes. For more information, visit Rethinking Drinking.
