When not to drink
Sometimes it makes sense to keep off the drink completely. Even a small amount of alcohol affects your judgement, reactions and co-ordination so, for safety's sake, don't mix drink with any of the following:
- Driving
- Operating machinery
- Working at a height
- Sports or swimming
- Drugs or certain medicines
Different people and occasions
The amount you can drink without increasing risk of harm to your health depends on your age, sex, weight and various other factors. For example, if you're pregnant or trying to conceive you should not drink alcohol. But if you choose to drink, to minimise risk to the baby, you should not drink more than one or two units once or twice a week, and avoid intoxication.
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