Take Responsibility - Act

• To drink smart® is to take responsibility for your actions.
• If you choose to drink alcohol, always drink responsibly.
  • Know the health effects.  Some adults should not drink at all.  However, for many healthy adults moderate consumption of alcohol can be compatible with a healthy lifestyle. But alcohol abuse can lead to serious consequences.
• Alcohol can affect each person differently, depending upon your gender, age, weight or even how much you have had to eat.
• Know your limits; drinking may affect your concentration, judgment and coordination.
• There are certain times and activities where drinking alcohol should not be involved; these include:
  • Participating in active sports such as cycling, flying, parachuting, field sports, horse riding, sailing, swimming, and other water sports.
  • Operating machinery
  • Working at height
  • When taking certain medications (your doctor or pharmacist can advise you)
  • When trying to conceive, pregnant or breast-feeding.

Many countries now issue guidelines on daily and weekly intake.