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D So you had a long day . . . and you ended that day with your favorite cock- tailor possibly a glass of wine with din- ner. That's OK isn‘t it? Isn't a healthy lifestyle all about moderation? The question is what is moderation? And. when is someone at risk for an alcohol related problem? Did you know that the number of standard drinks a person usually has per week can be used to indicate potential risk for an alcohol related problem? A standard drink could be I 1/2 oz of spir- it, 5 oz of wine. or 12 oz of regular beer. The following is a list of risk categories: No risk: no alcohol consumed Low risk: 1-12 drinks per week Moderate risk: 13-34 drinks per The total number of drinks per week should be spread out over the full seven days and not consumed on one occa- sion. It is recommended that men have no more than four drinks at one time and women have no more than three. week High risk: 34 or more drinks per week Dieppe on TV _,ri,(i,i,iii: The airing of the television docu- mentary based on Shelagh and Denis Witaker's book Dieppe: Tragedy to Triumph was recently put forward a week. Instead of a Dec. 15th air date, CFTO Channel 9, Cable 8, will broadcast it in the Toronto area on Wednesday, Dec. 8th. from 9 to 10 p.m. As people consume more alcohol on a regular basis, moving higher up the risk continuum. the probability of devel- oping a variety of alcohol related prob- lems increases. These include: strained knowing the warning signs of alcohol abuse can be a life-saver 30% OFF ritter & Lacasse furniture IO 1lliiiiif, elna The Stitching Post all elna sewing machines, sergers & elnapress December 9--1 3 5050 Lakeshore Rd. #22 Lakeside Shopping Village BURLINGTON 681-1922 Season's _Greetings 30% OFF (while quantities last) LOCK ."IP, f,of .elnaprgss social relations, not only for the drinker but also for the drinker’s family and the community in general: alcohol depen- dence; legal difficulties: and, acute and chronic health problems. The inappropriate use of alcohol is linked to premature death. About 2% of deaths in Ontario are thought to be directly attributable to alcohol and as many as 11% may be alcohol related, Heavy drinkers (35 or more drinks per week) have approximately five times the rate of health problems than the gen- eral population and twice the overall premature death rate of people of the same age and gender. Heavy alcohol use is associated with: liver disease. some cancers (stomach. upper digestive). high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease. Information collected t to Halton indicates that 7 residents drink alcohol am adults 20 years and over c than two drinks per day. I males and females aged 85% aged 45 to 64 bell unlikely they will have a alcohol in the future. Here are a few ideas Alcohol is estimated lo be a n tributing factor in: 30% to deaths due to fills, fims and t 10% ofcancer deaths: 59: ofd yt disease and str ttor-vehicle aoc IS killed elna 197/; 1e ke " eve W W. L- IC (I " soft drinks: have a snack with your drink: have no more than one drink per hour. Spend time doing other things - Go fora walk. see a movie. read a book. learn a new skill. call a friend. For more information about sub- stance abuse prevention contact the Halton Regional Health Department. Health Promotion Program at 825Wlt0 Health Notes is a monthly column prepared by the sttdr of the Halton Regional Health Department sensible drinking. Keep track - How much are your drinking? Stay alert - There will be times when the pressure to drink will be strong. Learn to: resist temptation. refuse drinks without feeling guilty or antisocial. Don't use alcohol to cope - Express anger, express your opinion, express affection. assert your- self. Pace yourself - Measure your drinks; dilute them; alternate drinks with THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Marler & Kyle will repeat its unique and successful f'undraisirw, project for the Oakville United Way on Dec. 7th from 4 to 8 p.m. Have your will prepared free of charge in exchange for a $50 donation. Recently staff from the local barristers and solicitors company donated $2,220 in proceeds to Wayne Parks, right, the United Way's Professional division chair. To make an appointment, call 338-2300. Shown from left are Jonathan Marler, Trish Littlejohn, Valerie Lloyd, Susan Macdonald, holding a CARE-Y doll, and Sherri Bennett. The extended campaign is $l30.000 short of its $1.9 million goal. MAKE A WILL FOR THE UNITED WAY . PORCELAIN VENEERS . BONDING . RESHAPING . BlEACHING . SPACE CLOSURE . CROWNS . . BRIDGES 0 BONE IMPLANTS . TEETH-STRAIGHTENING . PARTIAL/FULL DENTURES q ..'. GENERAL DENTISTRY f.. oto COSMETIC DENTISTRY . . * STYLIZE YOUR SMILE ..'. .t. DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE f.. 500 H : (905) 270-5112 H )mano Mr Mott Square Mi "a auga 19