Define binge drinking.

• A. Drinking only on weekends.
• B. Consuming a large amount of alcohol in a short period, typically enough to reach high BAC in one session (for example, 4+ drinks for females or 5+ drinks for males).
• C. Drinking at a slow pace over several hours.
• D. Having one standard drink per day.

Answer: (B)

Binge drinking is about taking in a lot of alcohol in a short period, causing a rapid rise in blood alcohol concentration in one session. In practical terms, it’s typically about four drinks for females or five drinks for males within about two hours, which pushes you toward intoxication quickly and increases the risk of harm. This is different from drinking only on weekends, which is a pattern that doesn’t necessarily involve rapid, heavy intake; drinking slowly over several hours is the opposite of binge behavior; and having one standard drink per day describes moderate, low-risk consumption and doesn’t involve getting drunk in a single sitting.