What is a safe drinking level?
Alcohol is part of our way of life in Australia and is not a cause of ill health when used in moderation. However, excessive alcohol consumption is a major cause of physical ill-health as well as social and emotional problems.
There are two patterns of drinking that cause harm: bingeing (drinking more than 5 drinks in a short time such as 1 - 2 hours).
Regular excessive drinking (see Table below) can result in damage to many body organs, especially the liver. The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) advises that men consume less than 4 standard drinks (40g alcohol) per day and women less than 2 standard drinks (20g alcohol) per day (Tables 1 and 2).
Women are more susceptible to damage from alcohol than men because they break alcohol down (metabolise it) more slowly.
These recommendations are supported by a number of other bodies including the National Heart Foundation and the Australian Medical Association.
There are two patterns of drinking that cause harm: bingeing (drinking more than 5 drinks in a short time such as 1 - 2 hours).
Regular excessive drinking (see Table below) can result in damage to many body organs, especially the liver. The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) advises that men consume less than 4 standard drinks (40g alcohol) per day and women less than 2 standard drinks (20g alcohol) per day (Tables 1 and 2).
Women are more susceptible to damage from alcohol than men because they break alcohol down (metabolise it) more slowly.
These recommendations are supported by a number of other bodies including the National Heart Foundation and the Australian Medical Association.
Source: http://www.thelivercentre.com.au
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Drinking tips to reduce harm www.digestivediseases.com
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