Responsible drinkers know that drinking more than the recommended limit can be harmful, but there are also times when a person should refrain from drinking at all.

A person should not drink when:
Driving: Drinkers should know that drinking and driving can be lethal and the alcohol remains in your system, even the next morning. Countless crashes occur on our roads each year due to drunk drivers.

Pregnant: There is a huge danger of alcohol poisoning your unborn child, known as foetal alcohol syndrome.

Sleeping with a nursing baby: Parents nursing a baby can increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or overlaying (rolling over and smothering) the baby.

On medication: Mixing alcohol and medication can be deadly.

Operating machinery: Alcohol slows our reaction times and affects our vision and balance. So it is harder to control our bodily movements, which is why drinkers should avoid these types of activities after drinking.

Working with electrical equipment or ladders: Doing so while drinking or after drinking can also be dangerous as you are not mentally capable of concentrating sufficiently when intoxicated.

Swimming or engaging in other competitive sports: Can also be extremely dangerous, especially if a person is overly intoxicated, the risk of drowning is heightened.