It’s Alcohol Awareness Week and this year we are focusing on units and how they affect us.
With so many different drinks and glass sizes, from shots to pints, not to mention bottles, it’s easy to get confused! So, how many units are in your drink? But first, what exactly is a unit.
One unit is 10ml or 8g of pure alcohol. Because alcoholic drinks come in different strengths and sizes, units are a way to measure the strength of your drink.
On average it takes the human body one hour to process one unit of alcohol, but this will vary from person to person.
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It is recommended not to drink more than 14 units of alcohol per week. It is also advisable to spread your alcohol consumption over the week instead of drinking it all at once. But the more you drink on a regular basis, the greater the risk of developing a range of health problems, including cancers of the mouth, throat and breast.
There are some very simple ways of reducing your alcohol intake, for example;
You could drastically decrease the chances of alcohol related illnesses from developing if you simply follow at least one of these tips above.
Keeping an eye on what you drink can have a positive effect on your overall health and well-being. Here are a few of the benefits to cutting down your alcohol intake.
If you would like to get help on cutting down your alcohol intake, check out some of the services available by clicking on the links below.
