Ed

From the Department of Health website:

'Most people are aware of units as a measure of alcohol consumption, (86 per cent) and many are aware of the recommended daily guidelines (69 per cent) but only 13 per cent keep a check on the number of units they drink. In the UK, 75 per cent of people support labelling.

Labels with unit information will help people keep an eye on how much they are drinking, allowing them to monitor their alcohol intake more easily. The labelling information will be supported by a major cross-Government campaign on alcohol from 2008, a large part of which will be about raising unit awareness.'

They go on to say that men should not exceed 3 - 4 units a day and women should not ecxeed 2 - 3 units a day.

But it's so easy to do just that. Typically I get home and before I know it I've had a few beers or glasses of wine (not small ones...) and then I want a whiskey.

I'd like a sensible debate on how much is too much. How much do you drink?

Oh and it's so obvious it speaks for itself - or ought to - I NEVER BUT NEVER drink and drive.

Ed