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Personal Development: The Facts About Alcohol: 1 of 1
How to Calculate Units of Alcohol
Define: Alcohol Strength (ABV) x volume (ml) ÷ 1,000 = units
While some drinks have
more alcohol than For example, to work out the number of units in a pint (568ml) of
others, the type of strong lager (ABV 5.2%): 5.2 (%) x 568(ml) ÷ 1,000 = 2.95 units
alcohol in all alcoholic Alcohol and the Law
drinks is the same – it’s It is against the law
a type of alcohol called • To sell alcohol to someone under 18 anywhere.
ethanol. • For an adult to buy or attempt to buy alcohol on behalf of someone
Alcohol is a under 18.
colourless, odourless • For someone under 18 to buy alcohol, attempt to buy
and inflammable alcohol or to be sold alcohol.
fluid.
Define: ABV • For someone under 18 to drink alcohol in licensed premises,
• For an adult to buy alcohol for someone under 18 for
Alcohol by volume is a consumption on licensed premises,
standard measure of • To give children alcohol if they are under five.
how much alcohol It is not illegal:
(ethanol) is contained in How alcohol affects you drink by drink • For someone over 18 to buy a child over 16 beer, wine or cider if
a given volume of an they are eating a table meal together in licensed
alcoholic beverage (%). Based on a standard (175ml) 13% volume glass of premises at the discretion of the manager.
white wine or 4% strength pint of lager, • For a child aged five to 17 to drink alcohol at home or on other
private premises.
Define: Unit of 1glass of white wine or a pint of lager (just over 2 units): Signs of Alcohol Addiction
Alcohol • You're talkative and feel relaxed. It can be tricky to spot the signs of alcoholism as alcoholics can be
Units are a simple way • Your self-confidence increases. secretive about it and can become angry if confronted. Some signs
of expressing the • Driving ability is already impaired, which is why and symptoms can include:
A lack of interest in previously normal activities
•
quantity of pure alcohol it's best to drink no alcohol if you're driving. • Appearing intoxicated more regularly
in a drink. • Needing to drink more in order to achieve the same effects
One unit equals 10ml or 2glasses of white wine or 2 pints of lager (just over 4 units): • Appearing tired, unwell or irritable
8g of pure alcohol, • Your blood flow increases.
which is around the • You feel less inhibited and your attention • • An inability to say no to alcohol
Anxiety, depression or other mental health problems
amount of alcohol the span is shorter. • Becoming secretive or dishonest
average adult can • You start dehydrating, one of the
process in an hour. causes of a hangover. Who Can you turn to for help and Support
Define: Binge
Drinking 3glasses of white wine or 3 pints of lager (just under 7 units): Parents or trusted family members School Safe Guarding Team
• Your reaction time is slower. or any member of staff.
Consuming large • Your liver has to work harder. Your GP or Practice Nurse.
quantities of alcohol in • Your sex drive may increase, while your 0300 123 1110 (weekly 9am - 8pm, weekends
a short space of time. judgement may decrease. Drink Aware 11am - 4pm)
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units in a single session • You're easily confused. Al-Anon Family Group days a year https://www.al-
for women. • You're noticeably emotional. anonuk.org.uk/
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you may become less capable. AddAction facility
