Topic Summary
Alcohol (Canadian Drug Summary)
Publication date:
2019
Author:
Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
Summarizes data on the use and risky use of alcohol, including information on drinking patterns, effects on youth and older adults, legal status, costs and impact on health care. The data is presented in the context of Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines in order to inform decision makers on reducing alcohol related harms.