This describes a healthy way when consuming alcohol. It stands for a limit of 1 drink per hour. A limit of 2 drinks per occasion, for example, a night out or a sporting event. Finally, a limit of 3 drinks per day. This prevents possibly alcohol abuse behavior in the future. 

1/2/3 Rule

Professionals suggest that alcohol should be consumed only when you are of the legal age and in moderation. Woman should have no more than one drink a day and men should have no more than two. (One drink is considered different amounts depending on the type of alcoholic beverage).

Gender Differences

There are many suggestions that psychologists make to college students so that they are drinking in healthy ways.

Creighton University

The frequency of social interaction is positively associated with higher rates of binge drinking among college students. For instance, students who report zero binge drinking occasions tend to report less social intimacy than those who binge drink, suggesting that social camaraderie acts as a strong motivator for alcohol consumption.

Correlation Between Social Interaction and Binge Drinking in College Students

Moderation in excess: binge drinking and social interaction among college students. J B Nezlek, C J Pilkington, and K G Bilbro
Journal of Studies on Alcohol 1994 55:3 , 342-351

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