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Aging and substance use: Understand your risks - Infographic
To stay healthy as you age, here are some things to keep in mind when using substances like alcohol, cannabis, opioids and medications.
Aging and substance use: Understand your risks - Infographic
(NICE Information Tool)
To stay healthy as you age, here are some things to keep in mind when using substances like alcohol, cannabis, opioids and medications.
Chart - Canadian Seniors and Risky Alcohol Consumption
While Canadian older adults continue to drink alcohol over the age of 65 years, on the whole they drink less as they age with a noticeable drop off in the over 75 age group.
Chart - Canadian Seniors and Risky Alcohol Consumption
(NICE Information Tool)
While Canadian older adults continue to drink alcohol over the age of 65 years, on the whole they drink less as they age with a noticeable drop off in the over 75 age group.
Infographic - Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health
The updated guidance (2023) redefines the category of low-risk drinking to be 2 standard drinks or less per week with no more than 1 standard drink per instance.
Infographic - Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health
(NICE Information Tool)
The updated guidance (2023) redefines the category of low-risk drinking to be 2 standard drinks or less per week with no more than 1 standard drink per instance.
Introduction to Older Adults and Substance Use
Older adults who continue the same pattern of drinking into their senior years may not be aware that they have less tolerance than when they were younger
Introduction to Older Adults and Substance Use
(NICE Information Tool)
Older adults who continue the same pattern of drinking into their senior years may not be aware that they have less tolerance than when they were younger
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