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Take Responsibility - Act
- To drink smart® is to take responsibility for your actions.
- If you choose to drink alcohol, always drink responsibly.
- Know the health effects. Some adults should not drink at all. However, for many healthy adults moderate consumption of alcohol can be compatible with a healthy lifestyle. But alcohol abuse can lead to serious consequences.
- Alcohol can affect each person differently, depending upon your gender, age, weight or even how much you have had to eat.
- Know your limits; drinking may affect your concentration, judgment and coordination.
- There are certain times and activities where drinking alcohol should not be involved; these include:
- Participating in active sports such as cycling, flying, parachuting, field sports, horse riding, sailing, swimming, and other water sports.
- Operating machinery
- Working at height
- When taking certain medications (your doctor or pharmacist can advise you)
- When trying to conceive, pregnant or breast-feeding.
Many countries now issue guidelines on daily and weekly intake.