Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines
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Zero drinks = lowest risk of an alcohol-related problem |
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No more than 2 standard drinks on any one day |
| 9 |
Women - up to 9 standard drinks a week |
| 14 |
Men - up to 14 standard drinks a week |
| 1 standard drink = 13.6 grams of alcohol = |
wine
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spirits
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beer
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| Coolers and higher alcohol beers have more alcohol than one standard drink. |
- If you don't already drink, don't start for "health reasons".
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- If you do drink, avoid getting drunk or intoxicated.
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- Wait at least one hour between drinks.
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- Drink non-alcoholic beverages, such as water, soft drinks, or fruit juice.
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The Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines are for people of legal drinking age.
The Guidelines do not apply if you:
have health problems, such as liver disease or mental illness are taking medications, such as sedatives, painkillers, or sleeping pills have a personal or family history of drinking problems have a family history of cancer or other risk factors for cancer
are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or breastfeeding will be operating vehicles such as cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, or bicycles need to be alert; for example, if you will be operating machinery or working with farm implements or dangerous equipment will be doing sports or other physical activities where you need to be in control are responsible for the safety of others at work or at home are told not to drink for legal, medical, or other reasons
If you are concerned about how drinking may affect your health, check with your doctor.
Tips for following these Guidelines:
Know what a standard drink is. Keep track of how much you drink — daily and weekly. Never drink and drive, nor ride with a driver who has been drinking. Don't start drinking for "health reasons". To keep your heart healthy, eat better, exercise more, and don't smoke. Don't drink if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
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Be a responsible host — encourage your guests to follow these guidelines.
Talk to your kids about alcohol. Find out about programs and policies tha support low-risk drinking. Develop an alcohol policy for your home, workplace, school, and/or community organization. Check the APN website for some sample policies.
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