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<p class="lead_text">Drinking too much alcohol, or more than a moderate amount, can cause serious health problems.</p>
<p>Moderate drinking means up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men. For some individuals, even moderate drinking may be too much.</p>
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