• Director, Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research; Professor, Division of Medical Sciences, University of Victoria
Per capita alcohol sales in Canada have decreased by 18 per cent over a four-year period. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Why is alcohol use declining in Canada?

There are several possible contributors to the recent trend of declining alcohol sales in Canada, from increased health concerns to inflation.
Deaths from liver disease have been increasing dramatically in Canada and the United States over the past two decades. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

How alcohol contributes to the epidemic of liver disease

Liver harm caused by alcohol is a public health problem. Collectively, we need to take better care of our livers by taking steps to reduce alcohol consumption in the population.
An online tool provides information about health risks specific to a person’s drinking level, age and sex, as well as information about alcohol-related costs per month or over one’s lifetime, and calorie equivalents from drinking. (Shutterstock)

Une application calcule les bienfaits d’une réduction de votre consommation d’alcool – pour votre santé et votre portefeuille

Quels sont les avantages de modérer sa consommation d’alcool ? Une application offre des estimations des risques pour la santé – et les bienfaits d’une réduction de la consommation.
An online tool provides information about health risks specific to a person’s drinking level, age and sex, as well as information about alcohol-related costs per month or over one’s lifetime, and calorie equivalents from drinking. (Shutterstock)

Want to live longer and save money? Online app can help calculate your benefits from cutting back on alcohol

Drinking alcohol is a personal decision. It’s important to translate population-level drinking guidance in a format that resonates with individuals and is relevant to a person’s circumstances.

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