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Alcohol

A tall can or strong cocktail can contain more than one standard drink.

U.S. standard drink
14 g of pure alcohol
Check the label
Container size and ABV
Avoid mixing with
Opioids, benzos or GHB

Count standard drinks

One U.S. standard drink is 12 oz of 5% beer, 5 oz of 12% wine, or 1.5 oz of 40% liquor. A 16 oz beer at 8% is about two drinks. Count the whole can or every pour in a cocktail.

Drink less and slow down. A drink count can’t tell you when it’s safe to drive.

Avoid mixing and get help

Alcohol can keep building after you stop drinking. Don’t mix it with opioids, benzos, or GHB. If someone is hard to wake, call 911.

If you drink heavily most days, get medical help before stopping suddenly. Withdrawal can cause seizures.

Sources
BenzodiazepinesGHB, GBL and 1,4-BDEmergency response and Poison Control