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.
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.
Latest resources
Latest resources
Alcohol and Other Drugs – National quality framework mapping standards refresh
The National Quality Framework for Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services sets a national quality benchmark which consumers can expect from alcohol and other drug treatment providers.
Consultation to Inform Funding for Alcohol and Other drug treatment services to support CDC trial participants
This report outlines the findings to inform the grant funding decision-making process for the delivery of alcohol and other drug treatment services for four Cashless Debit Card (CDC) trial sites: Ceduna (SA), Bundaberg-Hervey Bay (QLD), East Kimberley and the Goldfields (WA).
Improving communication, coordination and collaboration amongst alcohol and other drug treatment funders
This document looks at the improvements to the National Framework for Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drug Treatment. It looks at improving processes for communication, coordination, and collaboration (CCC) between and amongst alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment funders.
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Top 3 questions – Healthy lifestyle choices
Professor Michael Kidd, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, discusses making healthy choices, and the small steps we can take every day to enjoy a healthy life.