A MOOD-ALTERING DRUG
 

• Alcohol is a mood-altering drug.  It changes how we feel.  It may be used to let us express feelings, mask feelings or avoid feelings.
• The more you drink, the greater the risk.
• Drinking too much can damage your health and cause problems with work, family and friends.
• Protect yourself - keep a count of how many units of alcohol your drink contains.
• Spread drinking over the week.  Women can generally drink 14 units, and men can drink up to 21 units without harming their health.