April is Alcohol Awareness Month.
Sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence since 1987, this observance encourages local communities to focus on alcohol related issues.
We have all heard “drink in moderation” or “drink responsibly,” but do we really know what that means?
If you are a woman or someone over the age of 65, this means you should have no more than one standard drink per day. For men, this means you should have no more than two standard drinks per day.
So what is a standard drink? A 12 ounce regular 3.2 proof American beer, 5 ounce American wine and 1.5 ounce of 80 proof distilled spirits is considered a standard drink.
Remember, German beer and wine has higher alcohol content, which will result in a higher blood alcohol level.
Alcohol Awareness Month is an opportunity to assess your drinking habits and practices.
If you or someone you love is concerned about their drinking, call the Army Substance Abuse Program in your garrison for a free assessment.
Call Landstuhl at 486-1710 or 06371-86-1710, Mannheim at 380-1710 or 0621-730-1710, or Heidelberg at 370-1710 or 06221-57-1710.
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April is Alcohol Awareness Month.
Sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence since 1987, this observance encourages local communities to focus on alcohol related issues.
We have all heard “drink in moderation” or “drink responsibly,” but do we really know what that means?
If you are a woman or someone over the age of 65, this means you should have no more than one standard drink per day. For men, this means you should have no more than two standard drinks per day.
So what is a standard drink? A 12 ounce regular 3.2 proof American beer, 5 ounce American wine and 1.5 ounce of 80 proof distilled spirits is considered a standard drink.
Remember, German beer and wine has higher alcohol content, which will result in a higher blood alcohol level.
Alcohol Awareness Month is an opportunity to assess your drinking habits and practices.
If you or someone you love is concerned about their drinking, call the Army Substance Abuse Program in your garrison for a free assessment.
Call Landstuhl at 486-1710 or 06371-86-1710, Mannheim at 380-1710 or 0621-730-1710, or Heidelberg at 370-1710 or 06221-57-1710.