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The facts about binge drinking

Number 1.10 revised June 2009
for general audience

The term “binge drinking” can have different meanings, but generally it refers to drinking heavily over a short period of time with the intention of becoming intoxicated, resulting in immediate and severe intoxication.

This fact sheet explains the dangers of binge drinking, and suggests ways of reducing the associated harms.

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