Drinking alcohol has become a common practice for many people in our society. However, drinking alcohol even at low levels can create some short and long-term harm.
Canada's Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines |
To reduce the immediate and long-term alcohol related harms for individuals and our communities, Canada created Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines.
Canada recommends that zero alcohol is the limit for certain situations and people:
Alcohol use can put you at risk for stroke, cancer and high blood pressure. See the following resources for more information: Safe party tips for hosting adult guests:
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Impaired driving |
Impairment begins with the first drink. Both alcohol and drugs impair thinking, judgment, perception and reaction time. |
Information for educators |
As an educator it is important to know about the impact alcohol will have on schools and what information and supports are available to students. The following are resources that educators can use to support students with making the right choices. |
Information for health care providers |
Alcohol is the most commonly used drug in Canada. It is a leading cause of more than 200 diseases such as heart attack, stroke, liver disease and cancer. In the short-term it has been linked with violence, child abuse, risky sexual behaviour, alcohol poisoning and unemployment. Reduce the risk of long and short-term alcohol related harms by providing information on Canada’s Low- Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines For more information on health education, screening tools and brief interventions: |
Information for parents and caregivers |
Alcohol is the number one drug used by Ontario students. Parents and caregivers can do a lot to prevent youth from drinking alcohol. Alcohol can harm a teen's developing brain and body, so delaying alcohol use as long as possible will decrease some of the harms of alcohol use. Young people may use alcohol and drugs to cope with stress, unhappiness, loneliness, depression and to fit in with their peers. Watch for any changes in your child's physical appearance, personality, attitude or behaviour. The changes may be a sign of alcohol use. Signs that youth are using alcohol
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