IS DRINKING A PROBLEM?

Most of us enjoy alcohol on occasion but here are some sobering statistics on Australians’ use of alcohol:

• One in 6 Australians consume alcohol at levels placing them at lifetime risk of an alcohol-related disease or injury.

• Around 35 per cent of drug treatment episodes in Australia are primarily for alcohol, making it the most commonly treated drug in Australia.

• One in 4 Australians consume alcohol at levels placing them at risk of harm at least monthly. For help with problem drinking, visit health.gov.au/ health-topics/ alcohol