What does AFD stand for?

There were 6,500 alcohol-related deaths in 2006, of which two thirds were men - a 19% rise from 2001 figures One in 10 patients admitted to hospital with alcohol problems are under 18 The NHS spends pounds 217m a year on specialist alcohol treatment According to the NHS Information Centre alcohol was 69% more affordable in 2007 than in 1980 Recommended alcohol consumption is two to three units a day for women, with at least two alcohol free days and three to four units a day for men, with at least two alcohol-free days CAPTION(S): RISK: Prof Bramble advises of dangers

Drink plenty of water to rehydrate and have some alcohol free days.

For years doctors have advised that women stick to 14 units a week and no more than three a night and men drink no more than 21 a week and four a night, with everyone having at least two alcohol free days each week.

4 Have several alcohol free days - with a minimum of two a week.

2-3 alcohol free days a week Recommended for safe drinking with a total weekly intake of 14 pints of beer, (or equivalent), for men and 10 for women.

Have at least two alcohol free days - this could be your opportunity to take up a new interest or sport, or simply opt for the cinema rather than the pub.

I would recommend a sensible level of two to three units a day, with at least one or two alcohol free days each week, to give the liver a rest.

Have a couple of completely alcohol free days a week.