APA Dictionary of Psychology
binge drinking
- a single occasion of intense, extremely heavy alcohol use over a short period of time that results in a high blood alcohol concentration with the intent to become intoxicated. This typically occurs for most males after ingesting five or more alcoholic drinks within 2 hours; for most females, four or more.
- a pattern of alcohol use characterized by repeated periods of intense, extremely heavy drinking, with or without sobriety in between.
Updated on 11/15/2023
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