The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) of Australia has created a set of guidelines for males and females for low-risk drinking for both long-term harm and short-term harm.
For the general population, the guidelines for low-risk drinking for long-term harm are as follows.
| Guidelines for low-risk drinking for long-term harm | |
|---|---|
| For males | For females |
| An average of up to 4 standard drinks a day. | An average of up to 2 standard drinks a day. |
| No more than 28 standard drinks over a week. | No more than 14 standard drinks over a week. |
| One to 2 alcohol-free days per week. | One to 2 alcohol-free days per week. |
For the general population, the guidelines for low-risk drinking for short-term harm are as follows.
| Guidelines for low-risk drinking for short-term harm | |
|---|---|
| For males | For females |
| No more than 6 standard drinks on any one day, no more than 3 days a week. | No more than 4 standard drinks on any one day, no more than 3 days a week. |
These guidelines assume:
For more information, please click on the Australian Drug Foundation's DrugInfo Clearinghouse web site link below.
Last Reviewed: 20 September 2006