Daily or Weekly Alcohol Limits for Moms

 For healthy adults, drinking more than these single-day or weekly limits is considered “at-risk” or “heavy” drinking:

Women: More than 3 drinks on any day or 7 drinks per week.

Men: More than 4 drinks on any day or 14 drinks per week.

Research shows that women develop alcohol problems quicker and at lower alcohol consumption levels in comparison to men. In general, women tend to be smaller than men meaning that the same amount of alcohol is going into a smaller body and causing you to get drunk faster and sooner. Even if you are the same size and weight as a man, you will have a higher blood alcohol level if you (a woman) drink the same amount of alcohol as a man of equal weight.

As we age, our bodies break down alcohol at a slower rate. This means we become more sensitive to its effects and can get drunk sooner and on less alcohol. So, while you may drink the same amount of alcohol as you did when you were younger, it’s likely to affect you more. If you are a mom consuming alcohol regularly and find that it is affecting your emotional state, physical wellness and family life, it’s time to seek professional help for substance abuse therapy.    

The classic picture of an alcoholic is someone who always drinks too much and whose life is falling apart because of it. But that’s not always the reality. You can still be an alcoholic even though you have a great “outside life,” with a job that pays well and an adorable family. Moms and alcohol problems often fall into this category. Women are consuming more alcohol more frequently than ever before—the numbers of women who report casual drinking, binge drinking and dependent upon alcohol is rising. Regular drinking alcohol everyday builds up your tolerance which then can lead to alcohol abuse and dependence upon alcohol.

Read more: https://family-therapy.ca/blog/moms-and-drinking-when-is-too-much-too-much/

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