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Kiffer George Card, Assistant Professor in Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University

Canada's new drinking guidelines don't consider the social benefits of alcohol. But should they?

Many studies on alcohol and health do not consider the social context of drinking. (Pixabay)

This month, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction issued revised recommendations for lower-risk alcohol consumption. The new guidelines state that no amount of alcohol is “safe” and that individuals should drink no more than two standard drinks per week in order to minimize their risk for chronic diseases, such as cancer.

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