Alcohol
Alcoholic drinks have been prepared and drunk for thousands of years, and the problems caused by excessive alcohol intake have been around for just as long.
Medical advice is that men should drink no more than three to four units of alcohol a day and women no more than two to three.
One unit is equal to:
- About half a pint (300ml) of ordinary strength lager, beer or cider
- A 25ml measure of spirit, or a small glass of fortified wine, such as sherry or port.
- A small glass (125ml) of 8% ABV wine.
It is not safe to save up units through the week and 'binge drink' at the weekend. Drinking a large amount at any one time is very risky.