ABSTRACT
ALCOHOL Th e word ‘alcohol’ is derived from the Arabic ➤ al-kuhl literally meaning ‘the kohl’ (antimony powder used to brighten the eyes).
Recommended daily alcohol consumption Current UK government recommendations: women 2-3 units of alcohol per day ➤ and adult men 3-4 units per day. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism in the USA recommends ➤ people over 65 should consume no more than 1 standard drink per day, 7 standard drinks per week.
