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information about alcohol including fact sheets on guidelines, risks, brain damage and alcohol and depression.

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.

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.

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.

self-medicating with alcohol doesn't solve the causes of depression, which is common in rural communities.

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