Avoid Harmful Drinking

1. Educate all on harmful health effect of alcohol consumption1 B
2. Assess alcohol consumption by the client at every opportunity2 A
3. Advise all drinkers against harmful drinking pattern2 A
4. Strongly advise the following groups not to drink:2
  • Pregnant women
  • Persons feeling unwell
  • Persons with a prior history of alcohol or drug dependence or physical damage
  • Persons with prior or current serious mental illness
  • Persons operating a vehicle or machinery, or engaging in sports
A
5. Suggest non-drinkers not to start drinking alcohol for the perceived health benefits of alcohol consumption3 B
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