Question

A 52-year-old man drinks 30-40 standard drinks per week and asks about safe drinking levels. According to current Australian alcohol guidelines, what advice is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

To reduce health risks, drink no more than 10 standard drinks per week and no more than 4 on any one day

Answer

Current intake is safe and does not need to change

Answer

Abstinence is mandatory for all adults

Answer

Women may drink up to 20 standard drinks per week safely

Answer

Only binge drinking is harmful; weekly total does not matter

Practice question

A 52-year-old man drinks 30-40 standard drinks per week and asks about safe drinking levels. According to current Australian alcohol guidelines, what advice is most appropriate?