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Christmas
Alcohol tips!
Holidays
bring with them parties and gatherings, along with more
opportunities than usual to drink alcohol with family
and friends. Here are some tips to see you through the
festive season with your health intact.
The
National Health and Medical Research Council recommends
a maximum of 4 standard drinks per day for men, and
2 for women. It also recommends having at least 2 alcohol-free
days in a week. A standard drink contains approximately
10 grams of alcohol e.g. a 100 mL glass of table wine;
a 60 mL glass of fortified wine; a middy of regular
beer; or 30 mL of spirits.
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Avoid topping drinks up: you may lose count of how
many you have had. Try to alternate water or a non-alcoholic
alternative with your alcoholic drinks, or try a
non-alcoholic cocktail for a refreshing change.
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Learn
how to say no and encourage your friends to be supportive.
Nominate yourself as the designated driver if you
wish to avoid alcohol.
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Remember
that some beverages will contain more than one standard
drink: take this into account when calculating your
intake for the evening, particularly if you are
driving.
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Try to eat a substantial meal to increase your tolerance
if you are planning on drinking. Salty party snack
foods will encourage you to drink more quickly to
avoid dehydration.
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The
Federal Office of Road Safety recommends you test
yourself on a breath test machine approved by Standards
Australia if you intend to drive after drinking.
The national legal limit for blood alcohol concentration
when driving is 0.05.
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Remember that you may still be over the limit the
next morning after a large drinking session.
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Women
should be aware that drinking the same number of
drinks as a male counterpart can produce a higher
blood alcohol reading in a woman because women generally
have proportionately more fat and less body water
than men. The contraceptive pill can also make women
more affected by alcohol.
If
you are having problems saying no to alcohol, talk to
your health practitioner for support.
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