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Life, Minimize Risk
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: Zero drinks = lowest risk of an alcohol-related problem
2 : 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
- If you don't already drink, don't start for health reasons.
- If you do drink, avoid getting intoxicated or drunk.
- Wait at least one hour between drinks.
- Have something to eat. Drink non-alcoholic beverages, such as water,
soft drinks or fruit juice.
The Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines are for people of legal drinking age.
Drink less or not at all 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
- 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 belong to any of these groups, check with your doctor.
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