New numbers show binge drinking is a bigger problem than previously thought nationwide, including the Midwest.
One in six American adults binge drinks about four times a month, and on average, the largest number of drinks they have at a time is eight, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Some say that overloading on alcohol has become the norm in American society.
Binge drinking has become a problem in all states. Wisconsin has the largest number of binge drinkers with 25.6 percent of adults. They also have the most drinks at once, 9.
Minnesota is also in the top tier of binge drinking states at 20.1 percent of adults. On average, they put down more than 7.4 drinks at a time.
People who are 65 and older actually binge drink the most often.
In fact, the CDC says binge drinking costs everyone a $1.90 every drink, or $746 per person in the United States in 2006. Costs include health care expenses, crime and lost productivity.
The CDC says drinking too much contributes to more than 54 different injuries and diseases.
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