The physical and social consequences of alcohol misuse are staggering.  The health unit works with community partners to promote responsible drinking for those who choose to drink.  While there is some evidence that small amounts of alcohol  (1-2 drinks/day) may be beneficial to health, if you don’t drink, don’t start for the health benefits. If you drink, check out the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Low Risk Drinking Guidelines at http://www.camh.net/addiction/pims/low_risk_drinking.html to learn more about the responsible use of alcohol.

Reliable links:

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, http://www.camh.net

Health Canada, http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/pubs/drugs-drogues/fs-fi/index_e.html

Canadian Centre for Substance Abuse, http://www.ccsa.ca/CCSA/EN/TopNav/Home/