Understanding the Guidelines can help you make informed decisions about the amount you drink.
A serving of alcohol is often more than one standard drink. Learn how standard drinks are measured with our online calculator.
Cutting back on alcohol can greatly improve your health. Making even small changes to your drinking patterns can help reduce the risk of developing a range of alcohol-caused illnesses and conditions.
Would you like to know more about the Australian Alcohol Guidelines and the science behind them?
The Guidelines are based around a limit on the number of standard drinks – but what is a standard drink?
A standard drink contains 10 grams of pure alcohol.
The number of standard drinks in a serve of alcohol depends on the alcohol volume (strength) and the size of the serve.
One standard drink is contained in a small 100ml glass of red wine, a can or bottle (375ml) of mid-strength beer, or a shot or nip (30ml) of spirits.
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.
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