Canada’s Guidelines on Alcohol and Health

Research shows that no amount or kind of alcohol is good for your health. It doesn’t matter what kind of alcohol it is—wine, beer, cider or spirits. Drinking alcohol, even a small amount, is damaging to everyone, regardless of age, sex, gender, ethnicity, tolerance for alcohol or lifestyle.

— Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, 2023

Last updated: June 17, 2024

Overview of Canada’s Alcohol Health Guidelines

Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health: Final Report

We now know that even a small amount of alcohol can be damaging to health. Science is evolving, and the recommendations about alcohol use need to change. (Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, 2023)

Canadian Substance Use Costs and Harms Report

This report presents the estimated costs of substance use in Canada from 2007 to 2020. (Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, 2023)

Practical Guide to Responsible Alcohol Consumption in Canada

Drinking Less is Better: Alcohol and Youth

Youth under the legal drinking age should delay drinking for as long as possible. (Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, 2023)

Knowing Your Limits with Alcohol: A Practical Guide to Assessing Your Drinking

This self-help resource provides tips and guidance for individuals considering changing their alcohol consumption to a lower-risk level and can be used independently or with the guidance of a healthcare provider. (Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, 2023)

Assessment of Canadian Alcohol Policies: Provincial and Federal Perspectives

Canadian Alcohol Policy Evaluation (CAPE)

The Canadian Alcohol Policy Evaluation (CAPE) is an ongoing research project that provides rigorous assessments of how well provincial, territorial, and the federal government in Canada is implementing policies proven to reduce harm from alcohol use.

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Canada’s Guidelines on Alcohol and Health