Tag: One drink

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a standard drink in the U.S. contains 14 grams (0.6 ounces) of pure alcohol. This provides a definitive starting point to answer the question: Is a shot glass considered one drink?

Most people feel some measurable effects from alcohol after just one standard drink. While this initial buzz isn't always recognized as 'drunk,' it indicates that alcohol has already begun altering your body's function, affecting judgment and reaction time.