Responsible Drinking
Moderate drinking in appropriate circumstances presents little or no harm to the drinker and can even provide health benefits.
Both men and women should drink no more than 14 units of alcohol per week and these units should be consumed over the week.
Most people enjoy drinking and find it a sociable and relaxing thing to do. Normally it leads to no harm. But there are times when drinking too much - or even drinking at all - can cause problems. For example:
Do not:
• Drink and drive
• Operate machinery, use electrical equipment or work at heights after drinking
• Drink before playing sport or swimming
• Drink while on certain medications - check labels and ask a doctor if unsure
• Binge drink - it can lead to health and other problems
Do:
• Abstain for 48 hours, if you do have an episode of heavy drinking, to let your body recover
• Remember drinks poured at home are often bigger than pub measures
• Work out how much you drink and try to stick to the guidelines - which are daily benchmarks not weekly targets
• Get help from a doctor or a specialist agency if worried about your drinking. Remember that drinking responsibly can be enjoyable and is compatible with a healthy lifestyle
For more information on responsible drinking, visit The Portman Group or the Drink Aware Trust.
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