Be Aware LIFESTAGES Young women
| 18 - 24 year old women are catching up with the men |
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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. The UK Government advises that most women can drink up to two to three units a day without harming their health. If you're pregnant or trying to conceive, you should avoid drink. If you choose to drink while you're pregnant, you're advised to drink no more than one to two units, not more than once or twice a week and avoid getting drunk.
The good news is, most of you drink responsibly. The bad news is that a significant and increasing minority of you are drinking to excess - and putting yourselves at risk in all sorts of ways. Binge drinking There's no absolute agreement on the definition of a "binge". But many researchers define it as having six or more units in one session - for women. Remember, for most women the risk of harm begins to rise at two to three 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 women'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:
And don't forget that drinking will do nothing for your looks. To stay drop dead gorgeous , the last thing you want to do is to drop down drunk. For tips on how to enjoy yourself without overdoing it click here . |
