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Is 30 Units a Week Too Much? Understanding the Health Risks

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According to the UK's Chief Medical Officers, regularly drinking more than 14 units of alcohol per week increases the risk of serious health conditions. This means that consuming 30 units a week is significantly over the recommended low-risk limit and is considered hazardous drinking.

How many glasses of wine a week is 14 units?

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According to the NHS, around six medium (175ml) glasses of average-strength wine are equivalent to 14 units of alcohol. However, the exact number of glasses that make up 14 units depends heavily on both the wine's strength (ABV) and the size of your pour, making the calculation more complex than it first appears.