Nevertheless there is absolutely no safe degree of drinking, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) offers recommendations to lessen health threats from alcohol consumption, recommend:
For healthy men and women to lessen the potential risk of an alcohol-related injury or disease throughout their lifetime, they should consume a maximum of two standard drinks on any day. For healthy men and women to lessen the potential risk of a sudden alcohol-related injury, they need to drink a maximum of four standard drinks on a single occasion. For children and young people under 18 years of age, not drinking is the safest choice. Parents and carers are cautioned that children younger than 15 are at greatest chance of damage from drinking and it is particularly important that they never consume alcohol. For women who are pregnant, are planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding, not drinking is the safest option.
What is a standard drink?
A standard drink is one that contains 10 grams of alcohol (12.5ml of pure alcohol). Different types of alcoholic drinks contain different amounts of alcohol.
Each of these drinks equals approximately one standard drink:
A little less than 285ml pot of full-strength beer.
Two-thirds of a 375ml can of full-strength beer.
A 375ml can of mid strength beer.
One and a quater 375ml cans of low-strength beer.
100ml of wine or sparkling wine.
A 30ml "shot" or "nip" of spirits.
Two-thirds of a 275ml bottle/can of ready-to-drink spirits/wine.
Two-thirds of a 375ml bottle/can of alcoholic cider.
Keep in mind that not all drinks contain the same concentration of alcohol, and most venues do not serve alcohol in standard drink sizes. Beware of bigger glasses, bottles or cans which hold more than one standard drink. If you are not sure, read the label.
Some tips for controlling your drinking.
Be aware of how alcohol affects you as an individual. If you know you will be drinking alcohol, make sure you plan ahead.
Staying safe
If you are partying with a group of friends, agree that one of the group will not drink, and will be responsible for driving and looking out for the group generally. Of course, each person is ultimately responsible for his or her own behavior.
Make sure you can call a member of your family or a friend if you need help.
Drinking control:
Set limits for yourself, and stick to them. Don't let other people pressure you into drinking more than you want.
Quench your thirst first. Have a non-alcoholic drink first if you are thirsty.
Drink slowly. Take sips, not gulps.
Drink from a small glass. Some wine glasses can hold several standard drinks.
Be aware of exactly what you are drinking. Remember that "alcopops" (sweet flavoured ready-to-drink or pre-mixed spirits can be quite strong, even though they don't taste like strong alcohol.
Try a low alcohol/non-alcoholic alternative.
Eat before and while drinking, but avoid salty snacks, which will make you thirsty.
Avoid getting into a "round" or a "shout". They are sure to make you drink faster, and drink more, so that you can keep up with your friends.
Avoid "top ups". Drink one drink at a time to keep track of how much you are drinking.
Stay busy. Don't just sit and drink. Dancing, playing music or games can take the focus away from drinking.
More information
If you are worried about the amount you are drinking, and would like help to cut down, see your family doctor.
For healthy men and women to lessen the potential risk of an alcohol-related injury or disease throughout their lifetime, they should consume a maximum of two standard drinks on any day. For healthy men and women to lessen the potential risk of a sudden alcohol-related injury, they need to drink a maximum of four standard drinks on a single occasion. For children and young people under 18 years of age, not drinking is the safest choice. Parents and carers are cautioned that children younger than 15 are at greatest chance of damage from drinking and it is particularly important that they never consume alcohol. For women who are pregnant, are planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding, not drinking is the safest option.
What is a standard drink?
A standard drink is one that contains 10 grams of alcohol (12.5ml of pure alcohol). Different types of alcoholic drinks contain different amounts of alcohol.
Each of these drinks equals approximately one standard drink:
A little less than 285ml pot of full-strength beer.
Two-thirds of a 375ml can of full-strength beer.
A 375ml can of mid strength beer.
One and a quater 375ml cans of low-strength beer.
100ml of wine or sparkling wine.
A 30ml "shot" or "nip" of spirits.
Two-thirds of a 275ml bottle/can of ready-to-drink spirits/wine.
Two-thirds of a 375ml bottle/can of alcoholic cider.
Keep in mind that not all drinks contain the same concentration of alcohol, and most venues do not serve alcohol in standard drink sizes. Beware of bigger glasses, bottles or cans which hold more than one standard drink. If you are not sure, read the label.
Some tips for controlling your drinking.
Be aware of how alcohol affects you as an individual. If you know you will be drinking alcohol, make sure you plan ahead.
Staying safe
If you are partying with a group of friends, agree that one of the group will not drink, and will be responsible for driving and looking out for the group generally. Of course, each person is ultimately responsible for his or her own behavior.
Make sure you can call a member of your family or a friend if you need help.
Drinking control:
Set limits for yourself, and stick to them. Don't let other people pressure you into drinking more than you want.
Quench your thirst first. Have a non-alcoholic drink first if you are thirsty.
Drink slowly. Take sips, not gulps.
Drink from a small glass. Some wine glasses can hold several standard drinks.
Be aware of exactly what you are drinking. Remember that "alcopops" (sweet flavoured ready-to-drink or pre-mixed spirits can be quite strong, even though they don't taste like strong alcohol.
Try a low alcohol/non-alcoholic alternative.
Eat before and while drinking, but avoid salty snacks, which will make you thirsty.
Avoid getting into a "round" or a "shout". They are sure to make you drink faster, and drink more, so that you can keep up with your friends.
Avoid "top ups". Drink one drink at a time to keep track of how much you are drinking.
Stay busy. Don't just sit and drink. Dancing, playing music or games can take the focus away from drinking.
More information
If you are worried about the amount you are drinking, and would like help to cut down, see your family doctor.
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