Alcohol guidelines
There is no evidence that any level of drinking provides any protection against getting cancer.
Cancer Council WA recommends that people avoid drinking alcohol.
For people who choose to drink, Cancer Council WA supports drinking only within the NHMRC guidelines for alcohol consumption.
The NHMRC guidelines recommend:
- For healthy men and women, drinking no more than two standard drinks on any day.
Find out more about the NHMRC guidelines for alcohol consumption.
