A New Study Says There Are Five Different Types of Problem Drinkers. Here’s What They Are

For those who choose to drink alcohol, the healthiest level of consumption is typically defined as up to a drink per day for women, or up to two per day for men. "Low-risk" drinking, meanwhile, is defined for women as no more than three drinks in a single day and no more than seven per week; for men, it's four in a day and 14 per week. People who exceed these benchmarks are considered at risk for alcohol use disorder, as well as health conditions such as cancer and cognitive decline.