Drinking and Disease: Risks for Men

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Drinking alcohol can increase your risk of certain diseases including many cancers. The more you drink, the more that risk can go up. Find out how many drinks it takes to put you at risk, what diseases you may face and how high or low those risks can be.

Young adults have a whole new set of responsibilities, including the ability to legally purchase and drink alcohol. Help them make healthy choices by talking to them about the effects of alcohol on the body.

Good listening skills are fundamental to any relationship, especially your relationship with your teenager. Here’s an example of how to practise good listening while talking about drinking and substance use.

Continued, long-term use and excessive use of alcohol can do damage to your body. Here are a few of the major body parts that can be damaged from excessive drinking.

Alcohol is always best in moderation, which means staying within the low-risk drinking guidelines. When you choose to have a drink, follow these “green light” combinations.

Listen to BC parents discuss their challenges and successes in talking about alcohol use with their kids.