Alcohol use refers to the number and types of alcoholic drinks a person consumes per week.
Tips & Links
- Be aware that alcohol can affect your physical, mental, and emotional functioning and overall health. Alcohol can also alter the effects of any medications you are taking.
- Be aware that people who use alcohol in excess can have an increased risk of falls, accidents, and harming themselves or others.
- Learn how to monitor your own alcohol use with Healthlink BC.
- Realize that if you have more than 2 drinks every day, you might have withdrawal symptoms if hospitalized. This information should be shared with your surgeon or anesthesiologist before surgery.
- Explore special information for seniors and alcohol use from Healthlink BC.
- If needed, contact Alcohol & Drug Information Referral Service (ADIRS) which provides free, confidential information and referral services to British Columbians in need of support with any kind of substance use issue. Contact ADIRS toll-free at 1-800- 663-1441.
- Visit Pathways Sea to Sky for a list of Alcohol Anonymous (AA) meetings in BC.
- Explore Al‑Anon support programs if you are living with or affected by someone who has an alcohol problem.
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