Alcohol
Excessive alcohol intake can damage your heart. Try to limit alcohol consumption to one drink
per day or stop drinking. it and avoid drugs. Alcohol increases the amount of fat in your blood; it
can also cause high blood pressure and stroke. The American Heart Association
americanheart.org recommends that if you drink to do it in moderation. Men should not have
more than one to two drinks per day and women should limit their alcohol intake to one drink per
day. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks of drinking alcohol.
1 drink= 12 oz. beer
1 drink= 4 oz. of wine
1 drink= 1.5 oz of 80-proof spirits, or 1 oz. of 100-proof spirits
If you or a loved one needs help to stop drinking visit the following links:
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism NIH http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/
Alcoholics Anonymous AA http://www.aa.org