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Alcohol is the most widely used drug in Australia. People drink alcohol for a range of reasons and in different social and cultural contexts, but alcohol can cause harm to the person who drinks and sometimes to others around them.
NHMRC has guidelines to reduce health risks from drinking alcohol. The guidelines provide health professionals, policy makers and the Australian community with evidence-based advice on the health effects of drinking alcohol. They also help people make informed decisions about how much alcohol they drink, if any.
This page describes the guidelines’ recommendations and includes resources available to apply them in daily life.

Full NHMRC guidelines - The guidelines provide health professionals, policy makers and the Australian community with evidence-based advice on the health effects of drinking alcohol. The guidelines aim to help individuals make informed decisions about drinking alcohol. The guidelines are also intended to form the evidence base for policy making and educational materials.

The misuse of alcohol and other drugs can have a damaging impact on individuals, families and communities. It is important to get support if you or someone you know needs help to manage a substance use issue.

As Australia’s leading national addiction treatment, training and research centre, Turning Point seeks to transform the way society provides treatment, specialist care and support for those affected by addiction.

For anyone who drinks, this site offers valuable, research-based information. It assists you to take a look at your drinking patterns and how they may affect your health.

Alcohol is a drug that affects your body – how you think, feel and behave. Drinking too much can affect your health and disrupt your life. Learn about guidelines to reduce your risk. Find help to reduce your own drinking or support someone close to you.

Multiple resources and strategies to assist you with quitting.

Have you heard yourself saying "But I only smoke with mates or when I have a drink"? Or "But I only smoke 1-2 cigs"? Then this article is for you.

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If you are frequently exposed to loud noise in your leisure time or workplace, it can damage your ears and lead to irreversible tinnitus or hearing loss.
Damage to hearing from noise accumulates - the higher the level of sound and the longer the exposure, the more damage is likely to occur.
Find out whether your lifestyle could be damaging your hearing health with the Noise Risk Calculator.

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Fact sheets and resources to promote better health through sleep.

Adequate sleep is vital for your health, but can be hard to achieve when life is busy. Sleeping problems are common, with up to 4 in 10 Australian adults not getting enough good-quality sleep. This site offers information and tips around good sleep.

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Suicide Call Back Service is a nationwide service providing 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people affected by suicide.

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Providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

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Information and support for anxiety, depression and suicide prevention for everyone in Australia.

Concussion Legacy Foundation website
Includes information about Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)

Comprehensive information covering symptoms, causes and diagnosis.