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Home > Medical Reference > Encyclopedia (English)Toggle: English / SpanishServices at Maryland GeneralA complete list of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services at MGH.Alcoholism and alcohol abuse - PreventionAlternative NamesAlcohol dependence; Alcohol abuse; Problem drinking; Drinking problem Prevention:The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism recommends:
One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1½ ounces of liquor.
ReferencesKleber HD, Weiss RD, Anton RF Jr., George TP, Greenfield SF, Kosten TR, et al. Work Group on Substance Use Disorders; American Psychiatric Association; Steering Committee on Practice Guidelines. Treatment of patients with substance use disorders, second edition. Am J Psychiatry. 2007;164:5-123. In the clinic. Alcohol use. Ann Intern Med. 2009 Mar 3;150(5): O'Connor PG. Alcohol abuse and dependence. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 31. Schuckit MA. Alcohol-use disorders. Lancet. 2009;373:492-501. Related ArticlesThe information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. © 1997- A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.  |
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