During the festive season and other times of celebration, alcohol often flows freely. But how much is too much? In short, what counts as "binge drinking," and what are the potential health effects?

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Prior research suggests that binge drinking may increase people's risk of developing alcohol use disorders (AUDs), especially adolescents and young adults. It is unclear whether different drinking ...

Women may be biologically susceptible to binge drinking, a new animal study suggests. "We know a lot less about what drives alcohol drinking behavior in females because most studies of alcohol use ...

Binge drinking seems to increase heart rates and arrhythmias, not only while alcohol is consumed but also during the days that follow, according to data from the MunichBREW II study. The new study, ...

High-intensity drinking, which involves consuming alcohol at levels twice the gender-specific binge drinking thresholds, is gaining attention for its risks. Studies show that people engaging in ...

Recent studies suggest a link between binge drinking in youth and later success, but this 'cheers-to-success' narrative is a ...

Despite the profound human, social and economic costs of alcohol abuse, existing treatments have failed to provide meaningful relief. Excessive alcohol consumption remains a leading cause of death and ...

The holidays offer an excuse to gather with loved ones, let loose and indulge: Plates loaded with comfort foods. Unapologetic napping. All the pie. And, for some, plenty of alcohol. But heavy drinking ...

Health experts are warning about the dangers of high-intensity binge drinking, a more extreme form of binge drinking that occurs in a single sitting, according to Newsweek. While binge drinking is ...