Definition: The consumption of five or more drinks in succession for men and four or more for women.
Also Known As: Drinking to get drunk
Examples: Drinking for the purpose of getting drunk is considered binge drinking.
Binge Drinking
By Buddy T, About.com
Created: December 3, 2003
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