- History of regular alcohol consumption within 6 months of the study defined as an average weekly intake of > 14 drinks/week for men or > 7 drinks/week for women. One drink is equivalent to (12 g alcohol) = 150 ml (5 ounces) of table wine or 360 ml (12 ounces) of beer or 45 ml (1.5 ounces) of 80 proof distilled spirits.