Do non-alcoholic beverages really limit your booze intake?
by Luke Benedictus · Australian Financial ReviewLuke Benedictus
In 1979, the British government became increasingly concerned about the public health risks posed by alcohol. Taking action, they released new medical recommendations as part of a national campaign. Men, they advised, should not drink more than 56 standard drinks a week. That’s the equivalent of necking two bottles of whisky.
It’s a sign of just how radically the health advice surrounding alcohol has changed in the intervening years. Today, the British government has slashed its weekly guidelines to 14 units, matching a similar downward trend in Australia.
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