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Communicating Alcohol-Related Health Risks: Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines
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Communicating Alcohol-Related Health Risks: Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines

Publication date: 2012
Author: Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

Describes how to communicate Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines  (LRDGs), which set safe alcohol drink limits per week for men and women to promote a culture of moderation and reduce long-term health risks. CCSA developed this resource to help healthcare providers discuss with patients the risks of serious illnesses associated with various levels of alcohol consumption.

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