> Their average may be comparable, but frequency * intensity produce wildly differing results. I think this is largely an academic discussion. Some people dri

> Their average may be comparable, but frequency * intensity produce wildly differing results. I think this is largely an academic discussion. Some people drink a glass a wine every day, some people binge drink once/two times a week. If you consider alcoholism to be the point at which you can't withdraw without death resulting then both groups will pass. If you consider regular alcohol consumption as a potential psychiatric problem then both groups are suspect. But both groups still have: A) People who just drink socially/for fun. B) People who are alcohol dependant (in terms of a psychological crutch).