1. Alcoholism : Signs and tests  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Those at risk for developing alcoholism include: Men who have 15 or more drinks a week; Women who have 12 or more drinks a week; Anyone who has 5 or more drinks per occasion at least once a week. (One drink is defined as a 12-ounce bottle of beer,...• Reviewer: Benjamin W. Van Voorhees, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.