Health Sciences 1001A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Crying Nut, Insomnia, Mothers Against Drunk Driving
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If you choose to drink, these guidelines can help you decide when, where, why, and how. Reduce your long-term health risks by drinking no more than: 10 drinks a week for women, with no more than 2 drinks a day most days. 15 drinks a week for men, with no more than 3 drinks a day most days. Plan non-drinking days every week to avoid developing a habit. Reduce your risk of injury and harm by drinking no more than 3 drinks (for women) and 4 drinks (for men) on any single occasion. Driving a vehicle or using machinery and tools. Taking medicine or other drugs that interact with alcohol. Doing any kind of dangerous physical activity. Living with mental or physical health problems. 341 ml (12 oz. ) bottle of 5% alcohol beer, cider, or cooler. 142 ml (5oz. ) glass of 12% promote a culture of moderation.