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0-1-3 Low-risk Guideline


You Call the Shots!

If you want to reduce your legal, impairment, and health risks related to alcohol, choose to follow 0-1-3.

0-1-3 Alcohol Low-Risk Guidelines

ZERO Alcohol

Especially if you are sick, using medications or other drugs, pregnant, under 21, chemically dependent, driving, or if you have strong family history of alcoholism.

ONE Drink Per Hour

Your body can only metabolize one average drink per hour.

NO MORE THAN THREE DRINKS ON ANY DAY AND NEVER THREE DRINKS DAILY

One average drink is
• 1 oz of 100 proof liquor
• 12 oz . beer
• 4-5 oz. glass of wine

Download a PDF version of 0-1-3