Say "NO" to Chronic Diseases

Controlled drinking

Statistics
  • 33 million deaths worldwide
  • 5.9% of all deaths worldwide
  • Related to 200 diseases and injury conditions
  • In the age group 20 – 39 years approximately 25 % of the total deaths are alcohol-attributable
How much is too much per day
  • Men should not drink more than 2 alcohol units per day
  • Women should not drink more than 1 alcohol unit per day?

 

Hong Kong

  • Men: 2 Alcohol Units per day
  • Women: 1 Alcohol Unit per day
Type Alcohol content * Volume per container or per usual serving Number of "Alcohol Unit" Per container

Beer

5%
330ml (small can)
1
500ml (king can)
2
330ml (small bottle)
1
640ml (large bottle)
3

Red wine/ White wine

12%

(11% - 15%)

125ml (small glass)
1 (1-2)
750ml (bottle)
7 (7-9)

Champagne / Sparkling

12%
125ml (small glass)
1
750ml (bottle)
7

Spirits (Whisky / Vodka / Gin / Rum / Tequila / Brandy)

40%

(35% - 57%)

30ml (pub measure)
1
How to reduce harm if you choose to drink alcohol?
  • Do not drink on an empty stomach
  • Know your limits and the alcohol content, choose drinks with lower alcohol content
  • Reduce alcohol content by adding ice or water/juice
  • Take sips rather than gulps
  • Drink alcohol free beverages in between such as water and fruit juice
  • Never drink and drive, use public transport
Local services

1.Tuen Mun Alcohol Problems Clinic (TMAPC)

http://www3.ha.org.hk/cph/en/services/at.asp

Monday and Thursday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday
Closed
Contact
2456-8260

2.Tung Wah Group of hospitals (Alcohol abuse prevention and treatment services)

Hotline: 2884 9876

Fax: 2884 3262

Website: http://atp.tungwahcsd.org/index.php/Engli.html

Email: cc-atp@tungwah.org.hk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoAlcohol.TWGHs

Serenity Sister (Women's Meeting)
Lucy H. / Michele K.
9041 6974 / 6299 9571

3.Hospital Authority substance abuse clinics

https://www.nd.gov.hk/en/6.html