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.
Top tasks
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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.
Reducing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in Australia
The FASD Strategic Action Plan aims to reduce FASD in Australia by supporting the needs of individuals, families and communities.
Browse alcohol for
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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.
