Alcohol and the Immune System: 4 Things You Should Know [infographic]
Published: 2020
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Tags:Ottawa, April 15, 2020 — 25% of Canadians (aged 35–54) and 21% of Canadians (aged 18–34) say they have increased the amount of alcohol they drink while spending more time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Only 10% of adults older than 54 say they have been drinking more alcohol since they began practicing social distancing and self-isolation.
Tags:To increase the likelihood of success in reaching the drinking change goals, the clinician asks the patient to anticipate potential obstacles and helps to identify ways of dealing with them.
Tags:When describing patterns of alcohol use, a patient may mention activities that are particularly dangerous such as driving while intoxicated. The clinician must then underscore the potential for serious consequences.
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