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Alcohol Check in

The use of alcohol affects the health and well-being of millions of Americans. Use these tips to help check your alcohol use. For more information or to get help, visit https://lnkd.in/gCDAcBrq

Check Your Alcohol Use: Set a daily and weekly drinking limit Write down your limit and keep it with you; Record how much you drink each day; Avoid situations and triggers that cause you to drink; Ask a friend to help you stay within your limit; Talk with a doctor about your alcohol use. What is a Standard Drink? 12 ounces of beer (5% alcohol content). 8 ounces of malt liquor (7% alcohol content). 5 ounces of wine (12% alcohol content). 1.5 ounces or a “shot” of 80-proof (40% alcohol content) distilled spirits or liquor (e.g., gin, vodka, rum, tequila, whiskey, brandy).
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