It can seem like almost every night something is on - and that almost inevitably means we drink more alcohol. That means I drink my wine with total understanding of the potential harm it's doing and moderate my intake with that in mind. Twenty-one per cent of acutely injured patients reported consumption of alcohol in the six hours prior to their injury. Related Content Niki Bezzant: Fight stress and eat well Rangiora boy's post earthquake Christmas cheer Niki Bezzant: Taking back control of diabetesThe median amount of alcohol consumed corresponded to 6.4 standard drinks. But if that first drink isn't alcohol, it slows down the pace of our drinking.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 26, 2016 16:02 UTC