Facts about alcohol

Learn about the range of short- and long-term effects alcohol can have on your health and wellbeing.

Read about the factors that will affect the standard drink content of a drink. And how long it will take for your body to process.

Get the facts on the law, the limits and the penalties to help keep our roads safe for all. Never drink and drive.

Details on the low-risk weekly guidelines and binge drinking to help you to keep track and reduce alcohol-related harm.

Explore the calorie and sugar content of different types of drinks, and how this can affect weight, physical fitness and long-term health.

Learn about alcohol's link to the development of 7 different cancers including breast and bowel cancer.

Learn about how alcohol can affect blood pressure and contribute to heart disease and stroke.

Read about alcohol's impact on anxiety and depression and tips to develop healthier strategies to cope without alcohol.

Learn about alcohol dependency, what tolerance is, and how to talk to a loved one if you are concerned about their drinking.

If you're confused about minimum unit pricing, read our explainer today.

If you are concerned about your own or a loved one’s drinking, there are dedicated information and support services available across the country.