Damp Januaryand Sober October are just the beginning.

And this spike is showing no signs of slowing.

And that’s agood thing for our buzz levelsas well as cancer risk and beyond.

different hands holding up beer, wine, and a cocktail

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With all that in mind, what happens when that one drink has less alcohol?

We tapped experts to help translate what actually counts as “moderation.”

What Counts as One Alcoholic Drink?

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