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Provides information on the health effects of alcohol and alcoholism including warning signs of alcoholism, issues related to drinking and driving, binge drinking, and information on treatment of alcoholism.
Provides a description of alcohol and information on the effects and risks associated with it.
Source: Health Canada
Binge drinking is usually defined as drinking 5 or more standard drinks in a row.
Source: Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
Ethyl alcohol is the type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages. It is a depressant drug. A depressant drug slows down your body functions.
Source: Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
Everything you've always wanted to know about alcohol but were afraid to ask.
Source: Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
If you are thinking of stopping using drugs and/or alcohol, or even thinking of cutting down a bit, it's usually because you are concerned about how your use is affecting your life.
Source: Canadian Health Network
Your Guide to Safer Parties
Source: Toronto Public Health
Virtual Party is an interactive resource designed to provide youth with information about alcohol, drugs and mental health issues emphasizing healthy choices and the reduction of harm.
Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Alcohol is a liquid made by fermenting or distilling grains, fruit or even some kinds of vegetables. The chemical name for alcohol is ethyl alcohol or ethanol. In beverages, the pure alcohol is diluted with other ingredients.
Source: Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission
In our society, alcohol is often part and parcel of pleasurable experiences and social activities such as parties. Wine, beer and hard liquor are common consumer products. Alcohol consumption is not a problem for most people. However, before deciding where, when and how much to drink, you have to be knowledgeable about drinking and drink intelligently.
Source: Government of Québec - Department of Health and Social Services
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Source: Canada Health Portal
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