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Alcohol

Alcohol is a drug that affects your body – how you think, feel and behave. Drinking too much can affect your health and disrupt your life. Learn about guidelines to reduce your risk. Find help to reduce your own drinking or support someone close to you.

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  • Learn about alcohol

    Find out about alcohol — what it is, how it can affect you and how to reduce your risk when drinking.
  • Know what standard drinks are

    Standard drinks are a way to measure how much alcohol you've really had. Use our handy standard drinks guide to keep track.
  • Understand the effects

    Find out how alcohol can affect you and your health. Understand what happens when you have alcohol with other drugs. 
  • Reduce or quit alcohol

    Get some tips on how to take the first step. Find out why it's a good idea to see a doctor and have an action plan.
View all alcohol information

Latest news

  • top 3 news

    Top 3 questions – Healthy lifestyle choices

    15 March 2022
  • top 3 news

    Top 3 questions – The impacts of alcohol on health, how to reduce alcohol intake, and how to help someone who's struggling

    3 March 2022
  • Australian Alcohol Guidelines news image

    Australian Alcohol Guidelines revised

    8 December 2020
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Browse alcohol for

  • Pregnant women

    Not drinking is the safest option when you're pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Young people

    Know the risks if you drink alcohol and get tips on staying safe.
  • Rural and remote communities

    Look after your general health to reduce your risk of dangerous drinking.
  • Travel

    Find out how alcohol affects you when you travel and the laws that apply.
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

    Culturally-sensitive help is available if you or someone you love is affected by alcohol.

Resources

  • Australian National Advisory Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs – Summary of Activities

    Australian National Advisory Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs – Summary of Activities

    27 May 2022
    Collection
  • Ministerial Drug and Alcohol Forum (MDAF) Communiqué 28 November 2019 cover

    Ministerial Drug and Alcohol Forum – Communiques

    27 May 2022
    Collection
  • Cover image of Ministerial Drug and Alcohol Forum Communiqué 16 December 2016

    MDAF communique – 16 December 2016

    25 May 2022
    Publication
  • Cover image of Ministerial Drug and Alcohol Forum Communiqué 29 May 2017

    MDAF communique – 29 May 2017

    25 May 2022
    Publication
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