![]() ![]() Heavy Drinking: 3+ drinks in 1 day, or 7+ drinks per weekĪlcohol Use Disorder (AUD): An impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences.ġ2 fluid ounces of regular beer (5% alcohol)Ĩ–9 fluid ounces of malt liquor (7% alcohol)ġ.5 fluid ounces of distilled spirits, i.e., gin, rum, tequila, vodka, whiskey (40% alcohol) Symptoms and Their Source The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) defines levels of drinking for females as:īinge Drinking: 4 or more drinks in 2 hours However, not everyone knows what the amounts are. ![]() We know that drinking in moderation is a far better choice than binge drinking. Unfortunately, one supposed “cure” for anxiety has long been, “Have a drink, you’ll feel better.” However, having one drink can lead to another and another, especially during the pandemic. ![]() What’s tricky is that the same list of symptoms can be caused or exacerbated by Coronaphobia, a new disorder with emotional shifts-similar to menopause and problem drinking. ![]() And while menopause is a natural part of life, living in a pandemic is not.Ĭommon menopausal symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, exhaustion, depression, and weight gain. Liquor isn’t always predictable neither is menopause. Are alcohol and menopause a good mix? Let’s talk about it without shame or stigma. ![]()
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