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If you or someone close to you is worried about your level of drinking

73%

OF PARENTS SAID YES

27%

OF PARENTS SAID NO

The facts

36% of parents with young kids say their kids have "the most influence changing how much you drink" which is higher than health professionals (25%), friends/colleagues (6%) or their parents (6%).*

*Quantum Market Research, 2007

If you or someone close to you is worried about your level of drinking

Dr. Alex Wodak

The overwhelming majority of Australians drink alcohol. While the reason for drinking can vary among people, the effects of alcohol consumption and excessive drinking are universal. To help you better understand the effects of alcohol and what you can do if you or someone you know has a drinking problem, we’ve developed a fact sheet. It covers a range of topics such as: guidelines on safe drinking levels, the problems associated with excessive drinking, how to determine if you have a problem with alcohol, and most importantly, where to go for help.*

Click here to download the Fact Sheet.

* This material has been prepared by Dr. Alex Wodak, Director, Alcohol and Drug Service, St. Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010 and commissioned by DrinkWise Australia. The entire fee for this commission has been donated to Close the Gap. For more information please visit www.closethegap.com.au

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