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From eggnog and rum, to mulled wine and hot toddies, the holidays come with plenty of ways to enjoy alcohol, but are new guidelines around safe alcohol consumption a grinch at the party or a case for sober second-thought?

UVic’s Canadian Alcohol Policy Evaluation (CAPE) project is working to decrease alcohol consumption as we say goodbye to Daylight Saving Time.

High-risk drinking often goes unrecognized and untreated in Canada, according to a new paper. What's more, certain kinds of antidepressants can drive people to drink more.

The COVID-19 pandemic was a time of unknowns. It brought confusion, anxiety, fear, boredom, isolation and a lack of structure. Experts believe this perfect storm led to a widespread increase in problematic drinking and alcoholism.

Communities across Canada have been debating whether – and how – to allow alcohol consumption in public spaces

Several Canadian cities have recently dipped their toes into allowing drinking in public parks, under certain conditions, but not without pushback. While some see it as a 'bit of responsible fun,' others worry about the public health impacts of normalizing alcohol consumption.

A new report has found that alcohol policies in all provinces and territories are failing to meet public health standards.

Project’s lead flags alcohol’s impact on public health in call for strengthened regulations

Project’s lead flags alcohol’s impact on public health in call for strengthened regulations

Project’s lead flags alcohol’s impact on public health in call for strengthened regulations