As the season of champagne, rum and eggnog, and holiday party cocktails winds down, Canadians now have a new resource for monitoring their alcohol consumption. 

The University of Victoria香蕉视频直播檚 Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research launched  on Jan. 2. The web-based resource provides users with detailed information about alcohol consumption, offering a personal touch that sets it apart from other tools. 

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The website builds on a 2023 report from the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction: Canada香蕉视频直播檚 Guidance on Alcohol and Health. The report determined that consuming two standard drinks or fewer per week minimizes alcohol-related consequences. 

The goal of Know Alcohol is to help consumers make more informed decisions by presenting the risks of alcohol consumption in a personalized and accessible way. 

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Accessibility was a key priority in developing the tool. Naimi and his team found that in a sea of misinformation, Canadians want credible, trustworthy information. 

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The holidays often bring overindulgence, and for many, the new year marks a chance to cut back with initiatives like Dry January. But Naimi says it香蕉视频直播檚 important to keep alcohol risks in mind year-round. 

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