Can I drink alcohol?

Answer:

In moderation, alcohol can be part of a healthy diet and healthy lifestyle, however drinking large amounts of alcohol can be harmful to health.

To minimise risks to your health, both in the short and long term:

• Men should consume no more than 2 standard drinks a day on average.
• Women should consume no more than 1 standard drink a day on average.

Both men and women should aim to have at least one or two alcohol free days per week.

Alcohol should not be consumed by children or pregnant women.