Alcohol

Alcohol is a drug that slows down parts of your brain. Drinking alcohol can make you feel more relaxed. It can also make it harder to think clearly, make good decisions and do various tasks. Alcohol is made by fermenting (and sometimes distilling) fruits, vegetables or grains. Alcohol itself is a clear liquid. The colour in beer, spritzers, wine and other alcoholic drinks comes from other ingredients and from the process of fermentation.

 

Fact Sheet on Alcohol

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• Alcohol Policy Network
• Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
• Drinking Facts.ca
• Understanding Canada's Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines
• PAL Canada
• Rethink your drinking

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