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Follow the links below to find guidelines on safe levels of alcohol drinking, and the positive and negative health effects.
For specific information on government strategies for dealing with alcohol-related social and health issues follow the links to the related HealthInsite topic pages below.
More information about guidelines for safe drinking can be found at: Australian alcohol guidelines - alcohol and your health [Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing]
Updated June 2009
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Osteoporosis - prevention and treatment
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Better Health Channel
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Osteoporosis occurs when bones become less dense, lose strength and break more easily due to calcium loss. Diet, exercise and limiting alcohol and caffeine can help to prevent osteoporosis. If you have osteoporosis, medical treatment and lifestyle changes can prevent further bone loss and reduce your risk of fractures.
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Nov 2009
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Coping with alcohol in the home
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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In many homes alcohol is a part of the lives of families. Dad or mum may have a beer or wine or other drink when they get home from work. Adults may have a glass of wine with a special meal or when friends come round.
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Nov 2009
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Alcohol - the facts
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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There are different kinds of alcohol. The one that people drink is called ethyl alcohol. It is made by fermenting different ingredients.
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Nov 2009
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Cancer Council's recommendations
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The Cancer Council Australia
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Lists the Cancer Council Australia's recommendations for nutrition and physical activity.
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Oct 2009
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Alcohol
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The Cancer Council Australia
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Provides guidance on the cancer risk associated with alcohol and links to further information.
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Oct 2009
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Liver and alcohol breakdown - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Your liver is the main place in your body where alcohol is broken down. See what happens to the alcohol you drink.
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Sep 2009
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Alcohol and cancer prevention
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The Cancer Council Australia
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There is convincing evidence that drinking alcohol increases the risk of cancers of the bowel, breast, mouth, throat, voice box, oesophagus (food pipe) and liver. Even drinking small amounts of alcohol increases your cancer risk. The more you drink, the greater the risk. If you choose to drink, limit your intake.
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Aug 2009
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Pentoxifylline for alcoholic hepatitis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Hepatitis is inflammatory injury of the liver. Alcohol is toxic to the liver, and too much alcohol can cause alcoholic hepatitis. The severe form of alcoholic hepatitis is life-threatening. The use of pentoxifylline as a treatment for alcoholic hepatiti...
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Aug 2009
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Alcohol and diabetes
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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Most people with diabetes can enjoy alcohol in moderation. But make sure you talk with your doctor, diabetes educator or dietitian first.
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Apr 2009
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Alcoholism (alcohol dependence)
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Provides information on the symptoms of alcohol abuse, its effect on the human body, diagnosis and treatments for sufferers alcoholism.
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Nov 2008
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It's party time!
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Parties are all about; having fun, socialising, with people you know, meeting new people.
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Aug 2008
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Giving up smoking
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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The Australian National Health and Medical Research Council defines low risk drinking as no more than two standard drinks per day and at least two alcohol free days per week. People can usually list many good reasons for not smoking or giving up smoking. Often they are the very people who cannot seem to stop, even when they know there is no safe level of smoking.
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Jul 2008
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Drinking alcohol
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Due to size, body type and the way in which our bodies process alcohol, women become affected by alcohol far quicker than men.
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Jun 2008
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Drinking alcohol
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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| Description: |
The Australian National Health and Medical Research Council defines low risk drinking as no more than two standard drinks per day and at least two alcohol free days per week.
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Jun 2008
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How to eat well
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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Following a healthy diet is one of the cornerstones of diabetes management, along with regular physical activity and, where appropriate, medication.
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Mar 2008
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Low risk drinking
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inspire foundation
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It is not uncommon to have an alcoholic drink now and then with friends - in fact is it part of the cultural scenery in Australia. It is possible to drink at a level which is less risky for you, while still having fun. Check out this fact sheet for more info.
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Jul 2007
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