It is advised that the healthiest and best options is to be alcohol-free, with young people not drinking before the age of 15.
Young Adults - 15 - 17 YearsIf you choose to drink - you should drink no more than once a week and no more than the daily amounts recommended for adults.
That is 2-3 Units for Women And 3-4 Units For MenYoung people's bodies and in particular your brain aren't fully developered like an adult's, so alcohol can affect your development and health more seriously.
If you scored 5 or above you are drinking at increasing or higher risk. If you are drinking at this level you may...
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As the amount you drink increases both the immediate and longer terms risks will increase. Your risks will also increase the younger you are as your brain is still developing so alcohol can effect your health more seriously.
AUDIT C SCORE | RISK | COMMON EFFECTS AND CONSEQUENCES |
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0-4 | Lower Risk |
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5-7 | Increasing Risk |
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8-12 | Higher Risk |
SAME AS FOR INCREASING RISK PLUS...
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