Lifestyle :

Alcohol and you

The facts and figures

The legal age to buy drink in the UK is 18
The recommended sensible drinking amount for men is 3 to 4 units a day and for women 2-3 units a day with at least 2 alcohol-free days a week.
Alcohol affects women more than men because their bodies contain less water and their metabolism is different.
Alcohol is the no 1 killer of young men in Europe. (WHO Global Burden of disease 2000)