Rethinking Drinking

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) has created a new Web site, Rethinking Drinking, designed to help users define their drinking patterns and develop strategies and options for dealing with alcohol-related problems. The new Web site is part of a broader effort to increase understanding of the array of alcohol-related disorders and redefine the way terms like “abuse” and “dependence” are used. The Web site utilizes an interactive form that allows users to enter daily and weekly drinking amounts to determine how their consumption compares with national averages. The site also features a downloadable print version to serve as a resource for those who counsel people concerned about their drinking habits.