It could be both - as well as alcoholism. There are many definitions of a "binge" out there. Look up a few and see if you fit in with any.
Even moderate drinking leads to short-term impairment.
Even moderate drinking leads to short-term impairment.
Rashelle's behavior of needing a more than usual number of drinks to get high is more likely to indicate alcohol abuse because she needs a large amount of alcohol and she is drinking excessively in the pursuit to get high.
Drinking alcohol by an adolescent does not cause impairment unless they consistently abuse alcohol through very heavy consumption on a regular basis.
There is a difference between drinking and alcohol abuse. It has been speculated that due to its affect and mechanism of action on a young developing brain there may be adverse affects to development of intelligence, but this is just speculation. and this is an affect that will only progress due to alcohol abuse. As with any drug, don't abuse it, research the possiable short and long term effects and make an informed decision whether or not you choose to use it. With anything in life if you abuse it you will eventually experience an unwanted side effect
Alcohol is a drug, and drinking alcoholic beverages in excess is a form of substance abuse.
The anesthetic effect of alcohol on the brain.
You stop drinking alcohol or drink it moderately.
It is often known as alcohol abuse.
None die of drinking alcohol, only from the abuse of alcohol.
Some signs of alcohol abuse is if the person tries to hide the alcohol that they are drinking, if they feel ashamed whenever they are drinking, if they have to drink in order to feel better, or if they black out while drinking a lot.
Alcohol and drug abuse are individual problems (that is, are caused by individuals) because it is the individual who chooses to use or to abuse these substances.
There are no risks to drinking alcohol in moderation. However, the abuse of alcohol, especially over a period of years, can lead to brain damage, liver failure and damage the central nervous system.
Drinking alcohol in moderation can contribute to family cohesiveness and harmony. However, the abuse of alcohol can be destructive and harmful to family life.
For more info on this subject go to the related link below (The Facts, Binge drinking and alcohol abuse)
Franklin Pierce went through periods of heavy drinking. Alcohol no doubt contributed to his death.
Even moderate drinking leads to short-term impairment.