Binge drinking
Binge drinking is commonly defined as drinking alcohol solely for the purpose of intoxication. However, it is quite common for binge drinking to apply to a social situation, creating some overlap in social and binge drinking. Binge drinkers may or may not be alcoholics, although the definition of an alcoholic is also subjective.
Definition
There are many definitions of what constitutes binge drinking. Consuming five drinks in one sitting is a fairly common definition, although the number of drinks often varies depending on the attitude of the person making the definition.
Other people consider such factors as social setting, how quickly the drinks were consumed, the type of drinks and perhaps even the drinker's age and body type when defining binge drinking.
Binge drinking and crime
Binge drinking is often associated with crime, particularly street fights after the closing time of clubs and bars.