Young adults are at the highest risk for alcohol-related harm;
so what do they know about responsible drinking practices?
This study compared the knowledge of two groups of
Australian young adults: apprentices and university
students. The findings revealed that both groups have
relatively low levels of knowledge regarding responsible
drinking practices in three areas: the identification of
standard drinks, the minimum number of standard drinks
required to reach the legal blood alcohol concentration
(BAC) driving limit, and actions effective in lowering BAC.
The results reveal that these groups of young people need
increased alcohol awareness, particularly in relation to
responsible drinking practices.