Alcohol

Victoria's alcohol laws aim to minimise harm, protect the community and deter people from risky behaviour due to alcohol use. Penalties include fines, loss of licence and imprisonment.

Learn all about alcohol - includes standard drink size, health risks and effects, how to keep track of your drinking, binge drinking, how long it takes to leave the body, tips to lower intake.

There’s no safe level of alcohol use during pregnancy. It’s safest to not drink at all during pregnancy, when trying to conceive, and while breastfeeding.

In Australia, alcohol is the most used drug, and contributes to all the leading causes of death for young people.

Victoria's alcohol laws aim to minimise harm, protect the community and deter people from risky behaviour due to alcohol use. Penalties include fines, loss of licence and imprisonment.

While the relationship between alcohol consumption and obesity remains unclear, there are good reasons to think that alcohol may play a role.

Like all drugs, alcohol can damage your body, especially if you drink heavily every day or in binges.

Most women take a drug of some kind during pregnancy, sometimes without realising the potential for harm.

Asking for help when you first suspect you have an alcohol or drug problem is important. If you think you have an addiction, speak to your local doctor or phone DirectLine.

There’s no safe level of alcohol use during pregnancy. It’s safest to not drink at all during pregnancy, when trying to conceive, and while breastfeeding.

Victoria's alcohol laws aim to minimise harm, protect the community and deter people from risky behaviour due to alcohol use. Penalties include fines, loss of licence and imprisonment.

While the relationship between alcohol consumption and obesity remains unclear, there are good reasons to think that alcohol may play a role.

Learn all about alcohol - includes standard drink size, health risks and effects, how to keep track of your drinking, binge drinking, how long it takes to leave the body, tips to lower intake.

Like all drugs, alcohol can damage your body, especially if you drink heavily every day or in binges.

The following services provide specialised healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria.

Counsellors, doctors and other healthcare professionals can help if you have a problem with alcohol or other drugs (AOD).

If you are worried about your alcohol or drug use or, call DirectLine on 1800 888 236 for counselling, information and referral, or speak with your local doctor.

Anyone who is struggling with a personal concern can seek help from a counsellor.

Talking with your doctor or healthcare professional is an important step in getting care for issues of drug or alcohol addiction or dependence.

There’s no safe level of alcohol use during pregnancy. It’s safest to not drink at all during pregnancy, when trying to conceive, and while breastfeeding.

While the relationship between alcohol consumption and obesity remains unclear, there are good reasons to think that alcohol may play a role.

Learn all about alcohol - includes standard drink size, health risks and effects, how to keep track of your drinking, binge drinking, how long it takes to leave the body, tips to lower intake.

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can increase your risk of heart attack, kidney failure and stroke.

Cirrhosis is a type of liver damage where healthy cells are replaced by scar tissue.

The World Health Organization recommends that pregnant women should avoid alcohol.

Like all drugs, alcohol can damage your body, especially if you drink heavily every day or in binges.

Some forms of liver disease are inherited, while others are caused by lifestyle factors.

Learn all about alcohol - includes standard drink size, health risks and effects, how to keep track of your drinking, binge drinking, how long it takes to leave the body, tips to lower intake.

Victoria's alcohol laws aim to minimise harm, protect the community and deter people from risky behaviour due to alcohol use. Penalties include fines, loss of licence and imprisonment.

Learn all about alcohol - includes standard drink size, health risks and effects, how to keep track of your drinking, binge drinking, how long it takes to leave the body, tips to lower intake.

Partying can be fun, but you need to be aware of the risks, which can include accidents, robbery, violence and sexual assault.

Don't advertise a party via SMS or the internet to limit the risk of gate-crashers and violent situations.

Every year, Year 12 students head to schoolies (leavers) to celebrate the end of school life. Includes alcohol and drug safety, tips, how to prepare, what to pack and what to do in an emergency.

Slipping alcohol or drugs into someone's drink as a prank is against the law.

Partying can be fun, but you need to be aware of the risks, which can include accidents, robbery, violence and sexual assault.

Every year, Year 12 students head to schoolies (leavers) to celebrate the end of school life. Includes alcohol and drug safety, tips, how to prepare, what to pack and what to do in an emergency.