A unit of alcohol is simply a way to measure how much pure alcohol you're consuming, regardless of what type of drink it is. In the UK, one unit equals 8g (or 10ml) of pure alcohol.
Common Drink Measurements:
Single shot of spirits (40%): 1 unit
Small glass of wine (12%): 1.5 units
Pint of beer (4%): 2.3 units
Bottle of wine (12%): 10 units
Bottle of spirits (40%): 30 units
Why Units Matter:
Help track alcohol consumption
Make informed drinking choices
Understand drink strengths
Compare different types of drinks
Important Reality Check:
Many people pour larger measures at home
Pub measures can vary
Higher strength drinks contain more units
Units add up quickly over an evening
Understanding units can help you make more informed choices about your drinking.
However, it's worth noting that counting units alone doesn't tell the whole story about your relationship with alcohol - it's just one tool among many for understanding your drinking patterns.
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