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Useful Facts About Alcohol
A lot of people like a drink and the weekend wouldn't be the same without letting your hair down, would it? However, it is important to know what you can do to help prevent the 'morning after the night before' and some of the longer-lasting problems that can occur.
Alcohol is measured in UNITS but do you actually know what is safe? How many units are in a drink? Or the harm you may be doing to yourself?
Men are advised to stay within 3 to 4 units a day. Women are advised to stay within 2 to 3 units a day.
But one drink isn't one unit! Have a look at the chart below:-
| Lager | 1 pint of Stella | 3 | units |
| 1 pint of Fosters | 2.3 | units | |
| Cider | 1 pint of Strongbow | 2.6 | units |
| Wine | 250ml glass red or white wine | 3 | units |
| 750ml bottle of wine | 9 | units | |
| Alcopops | 255ml Bacardi Breezer | 1.4 | units |
| 275ml Smirnoff Ice | 1.4 | units | |
| Spirits | Double Vodka | 2.8 | units |
| Single Jack Daniels | 1.4 | units |
Are you a Binge Drinker?
A binge drinker will be drinking at least double the recommended guidelines. Binge drinkers are more likely to experience harm as a result of their drinking than most people. This means that they are more likely to have accidents, social and psychological problems and have a higher risk of developing tolerance to alcohol. With time and regular use, this person drinks more alcohol than they used to so as to reach the same effect. They may not have experienced harm so far and if they are able to cut down, they can avoid serious problems in the future.
Are you a Chronic Drinker?
A chronic drinker is a regular drinker. It is likely that their physical and mental health are already suffering as a consequence of their drinking, and they may have experienced problems at home or at work. They may be drinking more alcohol than they used to so as to reach the same effect. They may not describe themselves as alcohol dependent but they are at a high risk of developing alcohol dependency in the future. If they are able to cut down, they can avoid problems developing or getting worse. If this person finds it difficult to cut down or feels unwell when suddenly stopping drinking, they should see their GP.
In a weight conscious society do you know the facts about alcohol? A night out can have more effects on your waistline than the odd chocolate bar!
Have a look at these examples:
| 4 pints of Stella | 880 calories |
| 1 Alcopop | 1 regular fries |
| 7 Bacardi Breezers | 1400 calories |
| 1 large glass of wine | 1 doughnut |
| 2.5 pints of Guiness | 1 kebab |
| 7 shots of Tequila | 1 slice of cheese pizza |
So if you were to hit the town and drink 7 Breezers that would be the equivalent of 3 Big Macs, 10 slices of cheese pizza or 5 Mars bars.
Useful Contacts:
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