Counseling and Student Development Center Binge Drinking Binge drinking has been defined as drinking more than 4-5 drinks in a row in one sitting. A drink is defined as a 12 ounce can or bottle of beer or a wine cooler, a four ounce glass of wine, or a shot of liquor.
Research indicates that binge drinking is more common among men than women.
Additional research with college populations have found that those students who have engaged in binge drinking were more likely to miss classes, fall behind in school work, engage in unplanned sexual activity, damage property, be hurt or injured, drink and drive, use other drugs, and get into trouble with campus police. 3 out of 4 Rhodes Women reported drinking 0-4 drinks when they chose to drink. Ways to Avoid Binge Drinking Pace drinking, allow time between drinks Consider alternating nonalcoholic drinks with those containing alcohol. Don't drink on an empty stomach. Know how much alcohol is poured in every glass.