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Nearly one in five Huron County
residents age 12 and over are heavy
drinkers, according to the Canadian
Community Health Survey. Heavy
drinking is defined as consuming
five or more alcoholic drinks on one
occasion, once a month or more.
“Drinking too much, too often is a
concerning issue,” says Angela
Willert, Senior Public Health
Promoter. “People are often unaware
of the consequences of over-
drinking in the short and long term.”
Whether it’s a night of celebration
or drinking games, it’s easy to lose
track of how many drinks you’ve
had. Continuous drinking can
increase the risk of short- and long-
term alcohol-related harm. The most
common short-term risk of heavy
drinking is a ‘hangover’ – headache,
fatigue and nausea. However, more
serious risks include:
• Alcohol poisoning.
• Violence and injuries (car
crashes, falls, fights).
• Risky sexual behaviour.
• Poor or regrettable decisions.
• Problems with finances, work or
school.
• Long-term health effects, such as
liver cirrhosis, heart problems,
cancer.
Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol
Drinking Guidelines help adults who
choose to drink to make informed
choices about their alcohol
consumption. The Guidelines
recommend:
• Women consume no more than
10 drinks a week and no more than
two drinks a day most days.
• Men consume no more than 15
drinks a week and no more than
three drinks a day most days.
For special occasions, the
guidelines recommend no more than
three drinks at any one time to help
limit harm from alcohol
consumption.
There is no such thing as ‘risk-
free’ drinking, but following the
guidelines can lower your risk.
The Health Unit’s Rethink Your
Drinking campaign promotes the
Canadian Low-Risk Alcohol
Drinking Guidelines to help change
the way we think about and use
alcohol. For more information, visit
www.rethinkyourdrinking.ca.
1 in 5 Huron residents a heavy drinker: Health Unit
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