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Understanding unit guidelines
You should not regularly exceed…
The government advises that women should not regularly drink more than the daily unit guidelines of 2–3 units, or…
- 3 × 25ml shots of whiskey
- 1.3 × 175ml glasses of white wine
- 1.3 pints of 4% lager
The government advises that men should not regularly drink more than the daily unit guidelines of 3–4 units, or…
- 4 × 25ml shots of whiskey
- 1.7 × 175ml glasses of white wine
- 1.7 pints of 4% lager
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