Let me help clarify the drinking guidelines from both the UK and US - they take slightly different approaches but share common goals for supporting wellbeing:
UK Guidelines:
No more than 14 units per week for both men and women
Spread drinking over 3+ days if drinking regularly
Have several alcohol-free days each week
No "safe" drinking level during pregnancy
US Guidelines:
Women: Up to 1 standard drink per day
Men: Up to 2 standard drinks per day
No drinking recommended during pregnancy
Adults under 21: No alcohol consumption
Important Context:
UK focuses on weekly limits
US emphasises daily limits
Neither country suggests drinking is "safe"
Both recommend alcohol-free days
Remember:
These are guidelines, not targets
Individual tolerance varies greatly
Guidelines don't account for personal circumstances
Lower consumption generally means lower risk
Worth Noting: Both countries continue to research and update their guidance as new evidence emerges about alcohol's health impacts. The trend has been toward recommending lower consumption levels over time.
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