Staying Healthy

Drinking

 

"Sip it don't sink it"
LUU want you to enjoy your time at the Union, however, if you are drinking alcohol we want you to know the facts so you can drink (and enjoy yourself) safely.

 

 Recommended Safe Limits I Units I Binge Drinking I Unit 1421 I Useful Contact Information

 

Recommended safe limits of alcohol
Men = 21 units of alcohol per week (no more than 4 units in any one day).
Women = 14 units of alcohol per week (no more than 3 units in any one day).

Units
One unit of alcohol is approximately equal to:

• Half a pint of beer, lager or cider (3-4% alcohol by volume)
• 25ml of spirits (40% alcohol by volume)
• 50ml of fortified wine, e.g. sherry or port (20% alcohol by volume)
  

One and a half a units of alcohol is approximately equal to:

• 125ml if ordinary strength wine (12% alcohol by volume)
• 35ml of spirits (40% alcohol by volume)
  

 

Binge Drinking
Binge drinking is a growing problem nationally and can have some serious adverse effects on a person's health. Binge drinking has many definitions, however, based on Government guidelines binge drinking is defined as; ten or more drinks in one session or drinking over half the recommended units for a week in one session.

The effects of binge drinking

Short-term effects of binge drinking

• At a higher risk of domestic and road traffic accidents
• Can lead to violent crimes
• Can lead to domestic violence
• Child neglect and abuse
  

Long-term effects of binge drinking

• Cirrhosis of the liver
• Increased risk of cancer in oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, oesophagus, liver, rectum and colon and breast
• High blood pressure (leading to further risk of ill health)
  

Extremely heavy drinking

In cases when consumption levels are in excess of 80g (10 units) a day over a long period of time, this can lead to clinical depression which can lead to:

• Attempted suicide or suicide
• Personality deterioration
• Sexual problems
• Amnesia
• Cognitive dysfunctional (intellectual impairment)
• Dementia
• Alcoholic hallucinations
• Alcohol dependence syndrome
  

 

Unit 1421

Check out www.unit1421.co.uk and read some drunken stories or why not submit your own.

 

 

If you have any concerns about alcohol related problems you can call Nightline on the numbers below or visit www.portmangroup.co.uk for more information

Nightline Contact Information
Listening service: 0113 3801381
Information service: 0113 3801380