- History of regular alcohol consumption within 6 months of the study defined as: An average weekly intake of >7 drinks. One drink is equivalent to 12 grams (g) of alcohol: 12 ounces (360 milliliter [mL]) of beer, 5 ounces (150 mL) of wine or 1.5 ounces (45 mL) of 80 proof distilled spirits.