"Assessing Your Alcohol Intake: Health and Lifestyle Implications"
The U.S. Dietary Guidelines suggest a daily maximum of one standard drink for women and two for men to reduce long-term health risks, while the presence of symptoms like drinking more than intended, inability to cut down, and interference with life responsibilities indicate an alcohol use disorder. If you're concerned about your drinking, options include counseling, medication, or inpatient stays, and resources are available through the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and Colorado's Own Path tool. Recovery is not only possible but expected, with more support options available than before.