Alcohol is the most commonly used drug in our society. It can play an interesting role in our lives and has long been socially accepted. While moderate alcohol use is not necessarily a problem, there are many factors that may increase the risk of harm such as choosing to drink:
Alcohol is a drug that has the ability to impair judgment and decision making and can have serious consequences.
Drinking a lot of alcohol in a short time makes it difficult for your body to get rid of the alcohol. Too much alcohol could lead to alcohol poisoning.
To lower these risks:
Most people know drinking too much alcohol can lead to the trademark symptoms of a hangover, however, alcohol can increase your risk of developing the following:
Alcohol is among the top five risk factors for chronic disease, disability and death worldwide. To learn more, visit:
World Health Organization link (2014)
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
Canadian Cancer Society
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario
Alcohol use has been linked with cancers of the breast, mouth, pharynx, larynx and esophagus, colon and rectum, as well as liver and pancreas.
Drinking as little as one standard drink a day can increase your risk for developing cancer regardless of the type of alcohol consumed.
Check out MyCancerIQ to learn your risk and steps you can take to help reduce your cancer risk.
To learn more, visit:http://www.ccsa.ca/Resource Library/CCSA-Cancer-and-Alcohol-Summary-2014-en.pdf
To learn more, visit:
http://www.ccsa.ca/Resource Library/CCSA-Cancer-and-Alcohol-Summary-2014-en.pdf
According to the Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey 2017, alcohol is the number one drug used by youth in Grades 7-12.
Alcohol puts young people at risk for injury, alcohol poisoning and doing something they may regret. Furthermore, it may have a negative impact on their developing brain.
In order to avoid health and social problems, E’duc’alcool recommends the following:Delay the start of drinking Avoid taking any additional risks while under the influence of alcohol Never drive while impaired Don’t be afraid to ask for help To learn more, visit:CCSA: Youth and AlcoholÉduc'alcool: The Effects Of Early Alcohol Use
In order to avoid health and social problems, E’duc’alcool recommends the following:
To learn more, visit:CCSA: Youth and AlcoholÉduc'alcool: The Effects Of Early Alcohol Use
Using alcohol and cannabis together has more harmful consequences then using either one alone.