Cutting back or stopping alcohol reduces your risk of long-term health problems such as cancer, heart disease and stroke.
It also leads to short-term benefits like improved sleep, mood, and overall mental health, as well as clearer skin, improved concentration, increased energy levels, and a healthy weight.
Read on to discover how alcohol affects your health.
Drinking less, or not at all, is a positive decision you can make. It can benefit your body and mind in many ways.
Alcohol is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen – with drinking linked to at least seven kinds of cancer.
Alcohol can affect your mood and contributes to a number of mental health issues, including anxiety and depression.
Every moment matters when it comes to having a baby and it’s important to avoid alcohol as soon as you begin trying.
Why steering clear of alcohol can set your newborn baby up for the healthiest start to life.
Alcohol consumed at any stage of pregnancy can cause a lifelong disability that’s entirely preventable.
More information
To find a local GP, you can call 1800 022 222 or visit healthdirect.gov.au. To find a local psychologist, visit psychology.org.au/find-a-psychologist. If you need other support to reduce your drinking, you can contact the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015.
Will you join the community taking action on alcohol?
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