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It’s all about having a balanced lifestyle
Sure, you can have a couple. And if you follow Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health, you can create a lifestyle that includes alcohol, non-drinking days, and overall balance. If you want to feel rested in the morning and have more energy during the day, following the Guidance on Alcohol and Health can help you get there.
Here’s a quick look:
There is a continuum of risk associated with weekly alcohol consumption where the risk of harm increases with each drink consumed. To reduce the risk of harm from alcohol, it is recommended that people living in Canada consider reducing their alcohol use.
What’s a drink?
People’s ideas of a drink can vary widely. A bartender using a shot glass will pour a different-sized drink than your friend who has just whipped up a batch of margaritas. To help you follow Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health, your drinks need to be standard ones.
A standard drink looks like this:
If you're the one pouring, make sure you know what a perfect pour looks like in three common glass types.
A perfect pour looks like this:
- Burgundy Glass: Holds 23 oz / 654 ml
- Rocks/Old Fashioned Glass: Holds 9 oz / 256 ml
- Footed Pilsner Glass: Holds 18 oz / 511 ml
People's idea of a drink can vary widely. A bartender using a shot glass will pour a very different sized drink than your friend who has just whipped up a batch of margaritas.
To help you follow Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health, your drinks need to be standard ones.
- Beer: 12oz / 341ml. Based on 5% alcohol content
- Wine: 5oz / 142ml. Based on 12% alcohol content
- Spirits: 1.5oz / 43ml. Based on 40% alcohol content