Be Aware LIFESTAGES Young men
| 18 - 24 year old men drink more heavily than any other group |
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The UK Government advises that most men can drink up to three to four units a day without harming their health. Remember to avoid alcohol completely if you're driving, doing sports, working at a height or operating machinery. And never mix alcohol with drugs - you're taking your life in your hands if you do.
Remember, the UK has some of the toughest penalties on drink driving in the world. If you're caught over the limit you face an automatic ban of 12 months and a possible fine of up to ?5,000 and/or six months in prison. And if you kill someone while driving over the limit, you're looking at anything up to 14 years in prison. Binge drinking There's no absolute agreement on the definition of a "binge". But many researchers define it as having eight or more units in one session - for men. Remember, for most men the risk of harm begins to rise at three to four units or more. Click here to find out how many units you're drinking. There's been a lot of media coverage about binge drinking recently. Here are some of the facts about young men's drinking.
Some 18-24 year olds consider binge drinking not just normal, but actively cool. The reality is, it's neither. Possible consequences of drinking too much include:
For tips on how to enjoy yourself without overdoing it click here . |
If you're aged 18 to 24 and you enjoy a drink, that's fine. But there's a big difference between responsible drinking and drinking in a harmful way. Although no one can claim that drinking at this age has positive health benefits, sticking to the guidelines below probably won't do you any harm.
