Alcohol » Units
One 175ml glass of 12% wine = 2 units
One pint of normal strength (3 to 3.5%) lager = 2 units
One 275ml bottle of alcopops (5.5%) = 1.5 units
A single (25ml) measure of spirits (40%)= 1 unit
There are recommended guidelines for how much you can drink safely without damaging your health.
Men = no more than 3 - 4 units a day
Women = no more than 2 - 3 units a day
It is also recommended that you have two non-drinking days after an episode of heavy drinking.
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