Alcohol: How much is too much over the holidays? [Video]

The holidays are here, as are the parties, happy hours and other get-togethers that often offer abundant mixed drinks, beer and wine.

We all know that too much alcohol is bad for us, but how much is too much? Is it better to drink a lot on one day and then not drink the rest of the week, or to space out the drinks? What are signs that someone has a problem with drinking? And what should people do who want to moderate alcohol intake over the holidays?

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To guide us through these questions, I spoke with CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen. Wen is an emergency physician and clinical associate professor at George Washington University. She previously was Baltimore’s health commissioner.

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