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How can I drink a about 6-8 shots of whiskey and remain somewhat functional but two beers fucks me up and puts me to sleep. (lemmy.world)
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[–] KC_Royalz@lemmy.world 9 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

You know what they say about people who assume something.

I'm actually a light drinker , dont do it very often. I just find I can handle liquor far better than beer

[–] PlantJam@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

That may be a low total amount (only drinking once a month), but that would typically be described as binge drinking.

[–] KC_Royalz@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

To me binge drinking has always been blackout drunk can't remember, throwing up etc. I never come close to that point

[–] PlantJam@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

I think the "official" definition is 5 drinks (4 for women) in two hours.

https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/binge-drinking