Surf Life Saving Queensland Magazine
A drink each day or just on the weekends? Here’s why alcohol-free days are important.
In recent years, drinkers have become more aware of the health dangers of drinking alcohol, from disease to risky behaviour and poorer wellbeing. Events like the Dry July, Febfast and Hello Sunday Morning – when people voluntarily abstain from alcohol for periods of time – are growing in popularity and raise awareness about the risks involved in overindulgence.
Many people extend these alcohol-free periods throughout the year by incorporating alcohol-free days into their weekly routines, while still enjoying a drink on the weekends. But does drinking the same amount spread over the week versus just on the weekends, make any difference health-wise?
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