What is a unit of alcohol?
One unit of alcohol is equivalent to 10ml of pure alcohol. As a
rough guide:
- 1 pint of strong lager = 3 units
- 1 pint of ordinary lager, bitter or cider, 175ml glass of wine
= 2 units
- 1 alcopop = 1.5 units
- 1 measure of spirits = 1 unit
- many wines are around 11 or 12 per cent alcohol, so a small
glass = 1.5 units
Lagers and ciders sold in bottles are usually stronger than
those sold on draught. You can find out exactly how many units of
alcohol are in the bottle by reading the label.
The Vale Alcohol and Drug Team
The service is available to anyone who is concerned about their
alcohol or drug abuse. The counselling service also offers support
to family and friends who are concerned about someone else’s
drinking or drug use.
01446 700 943
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