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The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies alcohol as a Group 1 carcinogen — the highest risk category, in the same group as tobacco smoke and asbestos.
In January 2025, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory recommending alcohol warning labels be updated to include cancer risk information.
Sources: National Cancer Institute; U.S. Surgeon General 2025 Advisory. Learn more at cancer.gov
The 2020–2025 U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans define moderate drinking as:
Women
Up to 1 drink per day
on days when alcohol is consumed
Men
Up to 2 drinks per day
on days when alcohol is consumed
“Less is better” — current public health guidance
One standard drink = 14g pure alcohol:
🍷 5 oz wine (12% ABV) · 🍺 12 oz regular beer · 🥃 1.5 oz distilled spirits
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture / Dietary Guidelines for Americans
There is NO safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy, while trying to conceive, or while breastfeeding.
Alcohol exposure during pregnancy can cause fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs), which are permanent and entirely preventable.
If you are pregnant or may become pregnant, please avoid alcohol entirely. Talk to your healthcare provider.
Never drive after consuming alcohol. Alcohol impairs judgment, reaction time, and coordination — even at legal blood alcohol limits.
If you've been drinking: call a rideshare, designate a driver, or wait until sober.
Buzzed driving is drunk driving.
Alcohol is illegal for anyone under 21 in the United States (legal drinking age varies by country).
The developing brain is especially vulnerable to alcohol's harmful effects up to age 25.
If you are under the legal drinking age, this site is not for you.
Alcohol interacts dangerously with many common medications, including blood thinners, antidepressants, anxiety medications, sleep aids, antibiotics, and pain relievers.
Always consult your pharmacist or physician before consuming alcohol if you take any medications.
NIAAA Definitions:
Binge drinking: bringing blood alcohol concentration to 0.08% or above — typically 4+ drinks in 2 hours for women, 5+ for men.
Heavy drinking: more than 4 drinks on any day or 14 per week for men; more than 3 drinks on any day or 7 per week for women.
Heavy and binge drinking significantly increase risks of accidents, health problems, and alcohol use disorder.
Alcohol use disorder affects millions of people and families. There is no shame in seeking help — it is one of the most courageous things a person can do. If you're concerned about your drinking or someone else's, please reach out to these trusted resources:
\uD83D\uDCF1 Text your ZIP code to 435748 (HELP4U) for local treatment options
\uD83D\uDD50 Free, confidential \u00b7 24 hours/day, 365 days/year \u00b7 English & Spanish
Free, confidential treatment referral and information service for substance use disorders.
“The most important call you can make”
samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline\uD83D\uDD50 24/7 confidential support
Support for mental health crises, including substance-related crises. Free, confidential, always available.
988lifeline.orgFree, science-based resources including \u201cRethinking Drinking\u201d \u2014 an interactive tool to assess your drinking habits \u2014 and the Alcohol Treatment Navigator to find quality care.
niaaa.nih.govPeer support fellowship for those seeking recovery from alcohol use disorder. Meetings available worldwide, online and in-person.
aa.orgSupport for family members and friends of people with alcohol use disorder.
“You didn\u2019t cause it, you can\u2019t control it, you can\u2019t cure it \u2014 but you can find support”
al-anon.orgFacts, statistics, and evidence-based information about alcohol and health from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
cdc.gov/alcoholScientific information on alcohol\u2019s connection to cancer risk, including the latest research and prevention guidance.
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