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Originally posted by aephi alum
I'm curious as to where this definition came from... ever in your entire life?? That seems a little harsh... so I will always be considered to have a drinking problem because I had a yard of beer for my 21st?? (Equivalent to 5 beers.) 
I know that binge drinking is defined as 5+ drinks in one sitting for men, 4+ for women, at least once every two weeks.
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Yeah, ever in your entire life. I agree, it sucks. The definition comes from the SCID (Structured Clinical Interview Diagnostic exam). This is the diagnostic tool most often used in psychological assessments.