Health and alcohol — Towardia
Towardia content is information, not medical advice. WHO's position on alcohol, the 18+ rule, when alcohol is especially harmful and where to get help.
Information, not medical advice
Towardia content is provided for general information only and does not replace advice from a doctor or other health professional. Do not make decisions about your health, diet or treatment based solely on information from this website.
Alcohol
- According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there is no safe level of alcohol consumption: the risk to health starts with the first drink.
- Content about wine and spirits describes production, history and rules and does not encourage drinking alcohol.
- Alcohol is for adults only: 18+ (the legal age in your country may differ).
- Alcohol is especially harmful or dangerous during pregnancy and breastfeeding, when driving or operating machinery, together with certain medicines, with certain health conditions, and for minors.
Milk, olives and other foods
Information about foods does not take your individual circumstances into account. If you have a food allergy (for example, to cow's milk protein), lactose intolerance, a special diet or a chronic condition, consult a doctor.
Where to get help
If drinking worries you or someone close to you, talk to a doctor or a local support service. In an emergency, call 112, the single emergency number in EU countries.
Mentions of producers and brands
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Updated: 2026-10-23