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The following chart outlines the various levels of alcohol consumption and their associated level of risk on your health – both in the short-term and long-term.
| Risk Of Harm In The Short-Term |
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LOW RISK
(standard drinks) |
RISKY
(standard drinks) |
HIGH RISK
(standard drinks) |
| MALES |
Up to 6
on any one day, no more than 3 days per week |
7 to 10
on any one day |
11 or more
on any one day |
| FEMALES |
Up to 4
On any one day, no more than 3 days per week |
5 to 6
on any one day |
7 or more
on any one day |
| Risk Of Harm In The Long-Term |
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LOW RISK
(standard drinks) |
RISKY
(standard drinks) |
HIGH RISK
(standard drinks) |
MALES |
Up to 4
per day |
5 to 6
per day |
7 or more
per day |
Overall Weekly Level |
Up to 28
per week |
29 to 42
per week |
43 or more
per week |
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FEMALES |
Up to 2
per day |
3 to 4
per day |
5 or more
per day |
Overall Weekly Level |
Up to 14
per week |
15 to 28
per week |
29 or more
per week |
| Please note : the alcohol consumption levels presented above are not recommended for people who are pregnant, are on medication, have severe alcohol dependence or who have a condition made worse by drinking e.g. cirrhosis, pancreatitis, hepatitis C. |
| Tips to decrease alcohol consumption include: |
- Quench your thirst before you start drinking alcohol – try a soft drink or glass of water.
- Make sure you eat before or while you are drinking. Alcohol is absorbed slower if you have a full stomach
- Avoid foods with a high salt content such as chips or nuts. These foods tend to make you thirsty and consequently may cause you might drink more
- Try having a non-alcoholic drink, every second or third drink
- Try to avoid sitting for long periods of time when consuming alcohol. If you have something to do you tend to drink less e.g. play pool or dance
- Try a light alcoholic beverage e.g. light beer or wine
- Have at least 2 days a week when you don't drink at all.
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| Alcohol Dependency |
| If you or someone you know is alcohol dependent Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) may be able to help. AA helps people to share their experiences, strength and encourages solutions to commons problems. Visit www.alcoholicsanonumous.org.au |
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