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Excessive Drinking
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According to America's Health Rankings*, the State of Nebraska is trending higher than the national average when it comes to the over use of alcohol...
Binge drinking definition:
Women: drinking four or more drinks** on one occasion
Men: drinking five or more drinks** on one occasion
Excessive drinking (or “at risk”) definition:
Women: drinking eight or more drinks** per week
Men: drinking fifteen or more drinks** per week
Binge Drinking Percentages
NE 20.4% US 15.7%
Excessive Drinking Percentages
NE 7.4% US 6.7%
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If you know a healthcare professional that is experiencing an alcohol/substance use disorder, please encourage them to reach out to the NE LAP at 800-851-2336 or 402-354-8055 to begin their recovery process.
Michelle Hruska, LIMHP, LADC
NE LAP Coordinator
*Source, CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2020
**One drink is equal to a 12 oz beer, 8-9 oz malt liquor, 5 oz wine, or 1.5 oz 80-proof distilled spirits shot
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