Alcohol and binge drinking
In: Issues in society v. 334
In: Issues in Society, 334 v.334
In: Issues in Society Ser. v.334
Alcohol is the most widely used recreational drug in Australia. Alcohol is so widely used and so socially acceptable that many people frequently consume it to harmful levels. Binge drinking refers to drinking heavily over a short period of time with the intention of becoming intoxicated, resulting in immediate and severe intoxication. The number of young people consuming alcohol at alarmingly high levels has increased significantly in recent years. What are safe drinking levels according to the latest guidelines, and what are the short- and long-term health risks when alcohol consumption goes