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    AIHW’s alcohol findings reinforce ongoing trend of a positive Australian drinking culture

    25 November 2014 Findings released today from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s (AIHW) ‘National Drug Strategy Household Survey…

    Alcohol on the flip side. Know the risks.

    Alcohol. It affects everyone differently. So how you react may be completely different to your friends. Sometimes these effects are only temporary, however excessive drinking can lead to some pretty scary short-term and long-term consequences. So it’s important to know the risks.

    Get the Facts: labeling on alcohol products and packaging

    DrinkWise has developed consumer information messages for alcohol labels to assist Australian consumers to better understand the facts about alcohol consumption.

    The DrinkWise Alcohol and Pregnancy Initiative

    In 2012, DrinkWise Australia began working with the alcohol industry to develop point-of-sale information for customers. The goal being to highlight warning labels on alcoholic products, which warn women not to drink while pregnant.

    Alcohol, fertility and reproduction: one of these things doesn’t belong.

    Planning a pregnancy? Then it’s important to be in the best physical and mental shape to have a healthy, happy baby. So that also means considering how your alcohol intake (for both men and women) can affect your chances of conceiving.

    Should I drink when I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?

    The safest option for women is to abstain from drinking if they are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding. This is the advice from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).

    How is your drinking affecting you?

    While alcohol affects each of us differently, regularly drinking to excess is likely to cause problems in both the short and long term.

    Alcohol and your pancreas

    The pancreas secretes enzymes to break down and digest food in the stomach. If you drink continuously and excessively, you could develop alcohol pancreatitis.

    Is your drinking putting you at risk of cancer?

    Research has shown that drinking alcohol is a risk factor for cancer – and the more you drink, the higher that risk.

    Drinking and diabetes: what are the risks?

    When a person has diabetes their level of glucose (sugar) in the blood is too high. Drinking alcohol can make it even more difficult to manage.