Alcohol Facts #2 Published Sept. 28, 2012 WESTOVER AIR RESERVE BASE, Mass. -- Did you know... 7 in 10 Americans drink at low level or not at all. 37 percent of adults always drink at low-risk level 35 percent don't drink at all. For men, low-risk drinking is no more than 4 drinks on any day and no more than 14 drinks per week. For women, low-risk drinking is no more than 3 drinks on any day and no more than 7 drinks per week. Only 28 percent of adults drink at heavy or at-risk levels Many heavy drinkers can reduce their risk of harm by cutting back before it develops into a problem. However, for the nearly 18 million Americans who have alcoholism or related problems, it's safest to just quit. So if you're a heavy drinker - don't fool yourself into thinking that everyone drinks the way you do!