With campaigns such as Dry Feb and Dry January, and the growing popularity of non-alcoholic drinks, the stigma of not drinking alcohol may be starting to shift.
About one year after a milestone report warned no amount of alcohol is safe, Nova Scotia is developing a campaign to inform people about the health impacts of drinking.
Canada’s new guidance on alcohol that warns about the risks between drinking and cancer is being welcomed by a leading Nova Scotia oncologist. The report, released in January, delivered the message that more than two drinks a week increases the risk of several types of cancer.