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Facts about Binge Drinking

Facts About IIII- Binge Drinking Drinking alcohol is the most common type of drug use in Australia. Alcohol is so widely used that many people don't think of it as a drug and may not realise that it can be harmful. As a result, they may drink too heavily at times, or binge drink. How Big is Binge Drinking in Australia? Alcohol related harm is a According to The National Drug Strategy Household Survey in 2010, 39.7% of Australians over the age of 12 leading cause of disease and injury among 16-24 year olds in Australia 39.7% drank at risky levels (over 4 drinks at a time). Of those surveyed, the Australians in the 18-29 age group drank at risky levels most often. 16-17 18-19 20-29 10.7% 19.4% 8.2% 25.7% 14.2% 20.4% drank at risky levels in the last year drank at risky levels in the last month drank at risky levels in the last year drank at risky levels in the last month drank at risky levels in the last year drank at risky levels in the last month Overall, males are twice as likely as females to drink Males Females 11.3% alcohol in quantities that put them at risk of alcohol- related harm. 29% How is Binge Drinking Harmful? Brain Damage Hangovers Memory Loss Headaches Psychological Dependence Car Accidents Loss of Valuable Items Liver Damage Alcohol Poisoning - Causing Death Vomiting Nausea Physical Dependence Shakiness Risk of Falls How Can You Reduce the Risk of Harm From Alcohol? - Women who are pregnant, No more than 2 standard drinks should be consumed No more than 4 standard Children under 18 drinks on any one occasion shouldn't drink planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding should not drink in any given day should be consumed Defining a "Standard Drink" A standard drink is one that con- tains 10 grams of alcohol (12.5ml of pure alcohol). Different types of 40% alcoholic drinks contain different amounts of alcohol. Each of these drinks equals approximately one standard drink BEER BEER 12% BEER BEER 7% 4.8% 4.8% 5% 3.5% 2.7% a little less 2/3 of a a 375ml 1% of a 100ml of a 30ml 2/3 of a 2/3 of a than 285ml 375ml stubbie/can 375ml wine or "shot" or 275ml 375ml stubbie/can sparkling pot of full stubbie/can of full strength beer bottle/can of bottle/can ready-to- drink of mid "nip" of strength of alco- strength beer of low wine spirits beer strength holic cider beer spirits/wine How to Control Your Drinking: MENU Set limits and stick to Start off with a non- Drink slowly Drink from small Be aware of exactly them alcoholic drink to glass what you are drinking quench your thirst first SODA Avoid getting "rounds" or "shouts" Avoid "top ups" Try a low alcohol/non-alcoholic alternative Eat before and while Stay busy drinking INFOGRAPHIC BY SOURCES: australian "How Big is Binge Drinking in Australia?" source: National Drug Strategy Household Survey. 2010 "How Can You Reduce the Risk of Harm From Alcohol?" source: Attribute NHMRC Guidelines drugFOUNDATION Healthy people. Strong communities. www.curatedcontent.com.au

Facts about Binge Drinking

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Drinking alcohol is the most common type of drug use in Australia and yet the use of alcohol is so ingrained in our culture that most people don't see it as a drug or know just how it can affect us

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