0 drinks per week
Not drinking has benefits, such as better health and better sleep.
No risk
1 to 2 standard drinks per week
You will likely avoid alcohol-related consequences for yourself and others.
Low risk
3 to 6 standard drinks per week
Your risk of developing several different types of cancer, including breast and colon cancer, increases.
Moderate risk
7 or more standard drinks per week
Your risk of heart disease or stroke increases.
Each additional standard drink
Radically increases the risk of these alcohol-related consequences.
Increasingly high risk
Count how many drinks you have each day and week.
Stick to the limits you’ve set for yourself.
For every drink of alcohol, have one non-alcoholic drink.
Eat before and while you’re drinking.
Have alcohol-free days or weeks.
Drink slowly.
Drink lots of water.
Choose alcohol-free or low-alcohol beverages.
Plan alcohol-free activities.
