Introduction
We are committed to reducing alcohol-related harm and promoting lower risk drinking. It recognises that there are problems associated with the overconsumption of alcohol resulting in a number of risks, including to our health, relationships, and safety within the community.
Our vision for alcohol in North Tyneside is to reduce the levels of alcohol misuse and alcohol-related harm across the life course within the borough, while reducing inequalities.
| Type of drink | Number of alcohol units |
|---|---|
| Single small shot of spirits* (25ml, ABV 40%) | 1 unit |
| Alcopop (275ml, ABV 5.5%) | 1.5 units |
| Small glass of red/white/rosé wine (125ml, ABV 12%) | 1.5 units |
| Bottle of lager/beer/cider (330ml, ABV 5%) | 1.7 units |
| Can of lager/beer/cider (440ml, ABV 5.5%) | 2.4 units |
| Pint of lower-strength lager/beer/cider (ABV 3.6%) | 2 units |
| Standard glass of red/white/rosé wine (175ml, ABV 12%) | 2.1 units |
| Pint of higher-strength lager/beer/cider (ABV 5.2%) | 3 units |
| Large glass of red/white/rosé wine (250ml, ABV 12%) | 3 units |