Iowa ranked second in the nation when it comes to excessive drinking, according to a new report from the Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy.
Nearly 23 percent of Iowans reported binge or heavy drinking.
The report defines heavy drinking as eight or more drinks a week for women, and 15 or more for men.
Binge-drinking is defined as four to five drinks or more on one occasion in the last 30 days.
The report also shows 60 percent said they are drinking more since the pandemic, and 45 percent cited stress as a reason.
Nearly 23 percent of Iowans reported binge or heavy drinking.
The report defines heavy drinking as eight or more drinks a week for women, and 15 or more for men.
Binge-drinking is defined as four to five drinks or more on one occasion in the last 30 days.
The report also shows 60 percent said they are drinking more since the pandemic, and 45 percent cited stress as a reason.