Dear Reader,
A good, long life is full of moments, both big and small, that we recognize and celebrate — a new year, a much-anticipated wedding, the end of a long work week. For thousands of years, all around the world, people have marked these moments by raising a glass and sharing a drink.
If you’re a healthy adult and you’re going to drink, it’s recommended that you drink in moderation. Drinking in moderation is associated with a relatively low risk for alcohol problems. For a healthy adult woman, moderation generally means no more than one drink a day and fewer than seven drinks in a week. For healthy adult men, guidelines recommend drinking no more than two drinks a day and fewer than 14 drinks a week. | 
