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binge drinking  

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  • Binge drinking is a pattern of consumption characterized by heavy drinking during a single occasion, leading to intoxication. This pattern of drinking, consisting of at least five drinks per drinking episode for men and four drinks for women, raises concern because of its high correlation with accidents and injuries, such as those incurred when driving while intoxicated. [Source: Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, & Recovery; Binge Drinking]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-VVJ7P50Z-C

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