Binge drinking by Americans is much higher than originally thought, especially among wealthier households, according to the Centers for Disease Control. About 17 percent of the U.S. population (38 million Americans) binge drink at least four times a month, the CDC finds. The average number of drinks during each sitting is eight. "I have [patients] burning the candle at both ends and they are so stressed out they can't believe it," said Harold Selman, a psychiatrist who treats some of the wealthiest New Yorkers.
