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Follow the links below to find guidelines on safe levels of alcohol drinking, and the positive and negative health effects.
For specific information on government strategies for dealing with alcohol-related social and health issues follow the links to the related HealthInsite topic pages below.
More information about guidelines for safe drinking can be found at: Australian alcohol guidelines - alcohol and your health [Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing]
Updated June 2009
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