02/08/2023
One standard drink contains 10 grams of pure alcohol, which is found in (approximately):
285ml full-strength beer or cider
375ml mild-strength beer
425ml light-strength beer
100ml wine
1 nip (30ml) of spirits
No level of alcohol consumption can be considered safe. To reduce the risk of harm from alcohol-related disease or injury for healthy adults:
drink no more than 10 standard drinks per week
drink no more than 4 standard drinks on any one day
>Know your standard drinks Source: eatforhealth.gov.au.
But some people need to take more care. You are at greater risk of harm from alcohol if you are:
under the age of 18 years
older than 65 years
taking other medicines or drugs
engaging in a risky activity such as driving or operating machinery
During pregnancy, and while breastfeeding, no level of drinking is considered safe for the baby.
Drinking heavily can put you at risk of short-term injury or illness. The negative side effects of alcohol can also accumulate, harming your health over your lifetime.
To avoid the negative effects of alcohol, you should practice safe drinking and manage your alcohol intake.
Source:
healthdirect.gov.au
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