Reducing Your Risk of Alcohol-Related Problems... OBSERVE 0-1-2-4
Under certain circumstances, alcohol use can be dangerous. Zero alcohol is the best choice if you are:
- On certain medications or have certain illnesses (check with your doctor)
- Behind the wheel or engaged in tasks that require full mental or physical concentration
- Stressed or tired
- Either the son, daughter or sibling of someone suffering from alcoholism
- Recovering from alcoholism or drug dependency
- Violating existing laws or policies
- Expecting or considering pregnancy or nursing
OBSERVE the times to abstain, and you can greatly reduce the risk of an alcohol-related problem. If you are not in the “0” category and choose to drink, current research suggests*:
1: No more than one drink per hour.
2: No more than two days per week.
4: No more than four drinks per occasion.
By exceeding these recommended limits, you increase the likliehood of experiencing an immediate impairment-related problem, a long-term health-related problem, or both. The more you exceed the guidelines, the more you increase your risk.
