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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

  • budget-2022-23-fact-sheet-34

    Budget 2022–⁠23: Addressing the impact of alcohol and other drugs

    29 March 2022
    Publication
  • National Obesity Strategy

    National Obesity Strategy

    23 March 2022
    Collection
  • National Obesity Strategy

    National Obesity Strategy 2022–2032

    18 March 2022
    Publication
  • Michael Kidd top 3
    6:30

    Top 3 questions – Healthy lifestyle choices

    15 March 2022
    Video
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