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Drinking can be fun, let’s be honest. But too much alcohol can lead to injury, accidents, serious embarrassment and long-term health problems. Even drinking small amounts of alcohol increases your cancer risk.

Follow this advice to drink safely.

1. Understand both how much alcohol you are having and how much you should have

Drinking can be part of a healthy lifestyle as long as you learn as much as you can about the effects of alcohol on the body - and follow the Australian Guidelines.

2. Eat before (and during) drinking sessions

Alcohol enters your bloodstream through your stomach and small intestine. If your stomach's empty when you start drinking, the alcohol will enter your bloodstream more quickly.

So it's a good idea to eat before you down your first drink, and while you are drinking. To get the best out of mixing food and alcohol:

Drink plenty of water.

Don't mix alcohol with sugary or energy drinks.

Avoid salty snacks - they will make you thirsty and likely to drink more.

3. Count your drinks

It's easy to drink more than you realise. A standard drink is a can or bottle of mid-strength beer, 100ml of wine or a 30ml shot of spirits. Drinks served in bars or restaurants often contain more than 1 standard drink.

Set yourself a drinks limit and stick to it. Avoid drinking in rounds (especially with friends who drink too much). Try to finish your drink before you start another, rather than topping up your glass.

4. Slow your intake with alcohol-free drinks

The amount of alcohol in your blood (blood alcohol concentration, or BAC) influences how alcohol affects you. The higher your BAC, the more at risk you are of injury or overdose.

Your body can only process 1 standard drink per hour. The faster you drink, the higher your BAC.

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