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Youth|Alcohol| Standard Drinks
Standard Drinks (STDs)
This is how we compare how much we have drunk, or how much alcohol is in each bottle or can. One STD is 10g (about 10mls) of pure alcohol. It is also how much alcohol an average sized adult body can process in one hour.One 330ml can of beer |
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30ml straight spirits = 1 standard drink |
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100ml glass of table wine |
(Source - the ALAC website). www.alac.org.nz/WhatsInAStandardDrink
How much is it safe to drink?
Scientists say that 4 STDs a night is the maximum amount for a mature woman, and for men this is 6 STDs in one drinking session. However,
For teenagers under age 18, NO amount is safe. ie. nil, none, zero, zilch...
How much did you drink the times you got drunk? Try to work it out from the chart above. Or go to the ALAC website
Remember, if you are under 18, no amount is safe. For adults, 6 STDs a night is enough for males and for females this is 4 STDs.
Emergency Help Numbers
- Alcohol Drug Helpline
- 0800 787 797
- Narcotics Anonymous
- (04) 801 9933
- Psychiatric Emergency Service
- 0800 653 357
- WellTrust
- (04) 568 0370
- Youthline
- 0800 376 633
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