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Alcohol is a drug, and like all drugs, alcohol affects the way your body works as it can be toxic and addictive. Although after drinking a small amount alcohol may make you feel happy or more relaxed, it’s actually a depressant, meaning it slows down the messages that travel between your brain and body and can affect the way you think, feel and behave.
Alcohol is never completely safe and affects everyone. The more you drink the greater the risk to your health.
There are short and long-term effects, in the short term drinking too much alcohol can lead to:
Unprotected or unwanted sex
Accidental injury (to yourself and others)
Alcohol poisoning
Hangovers
For more information on short term effects please visit:
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/How-alcohol-affects-your-body#lp-h-2
Drinking more than 2 standard drinks a day can seriously affect your health over your lifetime. Long Term effects can include:
Mental health issues
Increased risk of diabetes and weight gain
Impotence and other problems with sexual performance
Fertility issues
Cancers
Cirrhosis of the liver and liver failure.
For further information on particular long-term effects please visit:
www.nps.org.au/australian-prescriber/articles/drug-induced-sexual-dysfunction-in-men-and-womenDrinks come in different sizes and some are stronger than others. Standard drinks are a way to measure how much alcohol you drink; a standard drink is always equal to 10g of alcohol.
To find out the approximate number of standard drinks you are having you can visit:
If you are concerned you are drinking too much you should:
Consult your doctor; they can help you to manage any withdrawal symptoms you may have.
Knowing the benefits is key to staying motivated.
Work on a plan; this should include goals and triggers
Develop a support network
If you are concerned about your drinking or that of a family member or friend there are many organisations, websites and services that offer alcohol support, counselling, and information:
1300 222 222
https://aa.org.au/
1800 888 236
https://www.directline.org.au/
Country WA 1800 198 024
City WA 08 9442 5000
https://drugaware.com.au/
1800 650 890
https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace
1300 368 186
http://fds.org.au/
1800 022 222
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/
1800 250 015
