CARD’s Sensible Drinking Guidelines for Canadians
1. Do Not Use Guidelines That Don’t Make Sense to You
2 Drinks Per Week? No Safe Level of Drinking? The CCSA recommendations are contrary to common sense. We all have friends and family who have safely consumed in moderation throughout their lives and lived to a healthy old age.
Decades of scientific research has shown that those who drink in moderation live about as long, or a bit longer, than those who don’t drink at all. The science has not changed. Studies continue to show this. See: https://cafrd.ca/risksbenefits-of-alcohol
2. Assess Your Personal Situation – Create a Plan That Make Sense for You
A “one size fits all” guideline does not reflect the varying risks and lifestyle choices that different individuals have. You should choose what makes sense for you.
Consider your own situation based on your lifestyle, genetics, medical history, and diet.
Consider what levels of risk are acceptable for you. The risks from moderate consumption are very small for most people but everyone’s risk tolerance is different.
Some people will choose zero or low amounts. For many, moderate drinking can be a part of a healthy lifestyle.
3. Need Help with Amounts? Use Health Canada’s Actual Numbers Not the CCSA’s Ideas
Health Canada issued sensible recommendations in 2011 which have NOT changed. See https://cafrd.ca/low-risk-drinking-guidelines
CCSA is trying, at taxpayer expense, to get Health Canada to lower its amounts. But CCSA’s ideas are wildly out of step with other guidelines around the world.
Don’t let anti-alcohol advocates dictate what you should do. Some of the CCSA members have a long history of activism against alcohol: https://cafrd.ca/ccsa-temperance-connections
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