What is Alcohol Awareness Week?

Scotland's first Alcohol Awareness Week ran from 21–27 October 2007, and was one of the initiatives under the Government's partnership agreement with the alcohol industry. It was a joint programme of events in which Government, the alcohol industry, health professionals and the voluntary sector worked together to provide useful information to members of the public and promote a joined up message about responsible consumption of alcohol.

Does your drinking add up?

The only way to know how much you're drinking is to know how many units of alcohol are in your drink.

There are more than 2 units in the average pint of lager and a large glass of wine can contain 3. So you can see how easy it is to drink more than you realise.

Sensible drinking guidelines advise men to drink no more that 3-4 units per day and women no more that 2-3. Regularly drinking more can cause health problems.

(If you over do it, give yourself 2 days without a drink. This gives your body a chance to recover. Scottish Government advice is that we all should aim for 2 alcohol-free days a week.)

Enjoy what you drink and stay healthy – know your units.