“If you don’t drink alcohol, don’t start because of potential health benefits. However, if you drink a light to moderate amount and you’re healthy, you can probably…”.1
Umbrella
What may the Alcohol Umbrella include?
Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:
- Alcohol
- Booze
- Drug
- Grog
- Liquor
Definition
What is alcohol?
DotS the definition of alcohol may vary. The (United States) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) definition is:
Good or Not
Is alcohol good for you?
In Nutrition and Healthy Eating: In-Depth – Alcohol: Weighing Risks and Potential Benefit – Deciding About Drinking the (United States) Mayo Clinic explain:
Women and Alcohol
If women choose to drink alcohol, what does moderate drinking mean?
DotS and/or DotC (Depending on the Country) this may vary. For the United States in Alcohol and Public Health: Frequently Asked Questions – Drinking Patterns: What Does Moderate Drinking Mean? the CDC explain:
For the United Kingdom in UK Alcohol Unit Guidance: CMOs’ Low Risk Drinking Guidelines – Low Risk Drinking Guidelines Drinkaware.co.uk elaborate on:
- To keep health risks from alcohol to a low level it is safest not to drink more than 14 units a week on a regular basis
- If you regularly drink as much as 14 units per week, it’s best to spread your drinking evenly over three or more days. If you have one or two heavy drinking episodes a week, you increase your risk of long-term illness and injury”.5
The (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) note:
Standard Drink
What is a standard drink?
DotS and/or DotC the definition of a standard drink may vary. In the United States according to the (United States) National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism:
- 12 ounces of regular beer, which is usually about 5% alcohol
- 5 ounces of wine, which is typically about 12% alcohol
- 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits, which is about 40% alcohol”.7
Unit of Alcohol
What is a unit of alcohol?
DotS and/or DotC this may vary. In What Is An Alcohol Unit? What Is An Alcohol Unit? the UK according to Drinkaware.co.uk:
High Risk Drinking
What is high risk drinking?
DotS the definition of high risk drinking may vary. In Alcohol: Alcohol & Your Health – High Risk Drinking the JH’s definition is:
Having more than four standard drinks on a single occasion (even if you only do it once or twice per week) may cause health problems, increase risk of injury and accidents and affect relationships with those close to you”.9
Health Care Provider
What if I would like help to drink less or stop drinking?
If you would like help to drink less or stop drinking, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. The JH note:
Health Topics A-Z
Where may I find Health Topics related to Alcohol?
In Health Topics A-Z you may find:
Links
Where may I find Links related to Alcohol?
Your Country may have Links similar to:
Links
This Links List to third party websites is neither comprehensive nor exhaustive. Inclusion on this Links List does not imply endorsement or recommendation. Non-inclusion on this Links List does not imply non-endorsement or non-recommendation. Third party websites are not under the control of Meno Martha International Menopause Directory. Third party websites may contain explicit medical images and/or sexual references. Please read Meno Martha International Menopause Directory’s Links Policy before proceeding to a Link. Please contact Webmaster if you experience a problem with a Link.- A.A. Around the World [Alcoholics Anonymous]
- A.A. Near You [Alcoholics Anonymous, United States]
- Al-Anon Family Groups
- Alcohol
- Alcohol
- Alcohol Calorie Calculator
- Alcohol Intolerance
- Alcohol Misuse
- Alcohol Spending Calculator
- Alcohol Support
- Alcohol Support: Alcohol Units
- Alcohol Support: Calories In Alcohol
- Alcohol Support: Tips on Cutting Down
- Alcohol Support: ‘Social Drinking’: The Hidden Risks
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Alcohol Use and Cancer
- Alcohol Use: Weighing Risks and Benefits
- Alcohol and Breast Cancer
- Alcohol and Calories
- Alcohol and Cancer
- Alcohol and Cancer Risk
- Alcohol and Diabetes
- Alcohol and Diabetes
- Alcohol and Fitness
- Alcohol and Heart Disease
- Alcohol and Mental Health
- Alcohol and Mental Health [+ Video]
- Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Alcohol and Public Health: Excessive Alcohol Use and Risks to Women’s Health
- Alcohol and Public Health: Frequently Asked Questions
- Alcohol and Sex
- Alcohol and Sleep
- Alcohol and Stress
- Alcohol and Women
- Alcohol and Women: FAQ
- Alcohol and Your Health – Is It Time To Rethink the Drink?
- Alcohol and the Heart
- Alcohol and the Liver
- Alcoholchange.org.uk [Alcohol Change UK]
- Alcoholic Drinks and Units
- Alcohol’s Effect on Health
- Alcohol’s Ingredients, Chemicals and Manufacture
- Are You Drinking Too Much?
- Awareness Remains Low Over Alcohol and Breast Cancer Risk
- Calories In Alcohol: How Many Calories Are In An Alcoholic Drink?
- Can I Drink Alcohol If I’m Taking Painkillers?
- Cocktail Content Calculator
- Confronting Alcohol Use Disorder and Misconceptions As A Woman
- Consumer Health: Expert Answers – What Are the Effects of Drinking Alcohol While Taking Antibiotics?
- Consumer Health: Grape Juice, Red Wine and Heart Health
- Does Alcohol Make You Argue With Your Partner?
- Don’t Let A Little Habit Turn Into A Big Problem
- Drink Alcohol Only In Moderation
- Drink-Refusal Skills: How To Say No To An Alcoholic Drink
- Drinkaware.co.uk [Drinkaware, United Kingdom]
- Drinkaware.co.uk: Track and Calculate Units App
- Drinkwise.org.au [DrinkWise]
- Dry January
- Facts About Alcohol
- Framingham Heart Study
- Health Effects of Alcohol
- Hellosundaymorning.org [Hello Sunday Morning]
- How Alcohol Affects Relationships
- How Alcohol Affects Your Appearance
- How Is Your Drinking Affecting You?
- How To Cut Down
- How To Cut Down on Alcohol At Home
- How To Stay on Track
- Is A.A. for You? [Alcoholics Anonymous]
- Is Alcohol Affecting Your Sex Life?
- Jo’s Story: “Taking part in Dry January 2020 was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”
- Keep Your Holiday Drinking on the Moderate Side With This Advice
- Low Alcohol Drinks
- NIAAA Alcohol Treatment Navigator: Find Your Way To Quality Alcohol Treatment [National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, United States]
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism [United States]
- Need Help With A Drinking Problem?
- Nutrition and Healthy Eating: In-Depth – Alcohol: Weighing Risks and Potential Benefits
- Reasons for Cutting Down on Alcohol
- Reduce the Amount You and Your Partner Drink
- Rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov [Rethinking Drinking]
- Samhsa.gov [Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration]
- Supporting Your Partner or Loved One
- The Daybreak App
- The High Cost of Alcohol To Your Health
- The Link Between Drinking and Cancer
- Tips for Cutting Down
- Try Dry: The App To Help You Cut Down
- Tuesday Tips: Small Ways To Curb Your Drinking [+ Video]
- Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder
- Unit & Calorie Calculator
- What Excuses Do You Give for Drinking Too Much?
- What Is An Alcohol Unit? What Is A Unit of Alcohol?
- What Would You Tell Your Patients About Drinking Alcohol? [+ Video: What Would You Tell Your Patients About Drinking Alcohol and Breast Cancer Risk?
- Women Are Drinking More During the Pandemic, and It’s Probably Got A Lot To Do With Their Mental Health
- Women and Alcohol
- Womenforsobriety.org [Women for Sobriety]
- World Cancer Research Fund and American Institute for Cancer Research: Cancer Prevention Recommendations: Limit Alcohol Consumption
- Worried About Someone Else’s Drinking?
Sources
Where may I find the Sources quoted?
You may find the Sources quoted at:
Sources
- Nutrition and Healthy Eating: In-Depth – Alcohol: Weighing Risks and Potential Benefit – Deciding About Drinking. 26 October 2019. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/alcohol/art-20044551 Accessed: 26 December 2020
- Alcohol and Public Health: Frequently Asked Questions – About Alcohol: What Is Alcohol? Page Last Reviewed: 15 January 2020. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/faqs.htm#top Accessed: 26 December 2020
- Nutrition and Healthy Eating: In-Depth – Alcohol: Weighing Risks and Potential Benefit – Deciding About Drinking. 26 October 2019. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/alcohol/art-20044551 Accessed: 26 December 2020
- Alcohol and Public Health: Frequently Asked Questions – Drinking Patterns: What Does Moderate Drinking Mean? Page Last Reviewed: 15 January 2020. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/faqs.htm#top Accessed: 26 December 2020
- UK Alcohol Unit Guidance: CMOs’ Low Risk Drinking Guidelines – Low Risk Drinking Guidelines. Drinkaware.co.uk https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/alcohol-facts/alcoholic-drinks-units/latest-uk-alcohol-unit-guidance/ Accessed: 26 December 2020
- Alcohol: Alcohol & Your Health: Low Risk Drinking. Last Updated: 15 January 2020 | Last Reviewed: 17 February 2014. Jean Hailes https://jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/healthy-living/alcohol Accessed: 26 December 2020
- What Is A Standard Drink? National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohol-health/overview-alcohol-consumption/what-standard-drink Accessed: 26 December 2020
- What Is An Alcohol Unit? What Is An Alcohol Unit? Last Reviewed: 23 April 2020. Drinkaware.co.uk https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/alcohol-facts/alcoholic-drinks-units/what-is-an-alcohol-unit/ Accessed: 26 December 2020
- Alcohol: Alcohol & Your Health: High Risk Drinking. Last Updated: 15 January 2020 | Last Reviewed: 17 February 2014. Jean Hailes https://jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/healthy-living/alcohol Accessed: 26 December 2020
- Alcohol: Alcohol & Menopause. Last Updated: 15 January 2020 | Last Reviewed: 17 February 2014. Jean Hailes https://jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/healthy-living/alcohol Accessed: 26 December 2020