To reduce your cancer risk, it’s best not to drink alcohol. Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health outlines the health risks of alcohol and can help you make an informed decision on whether you drink and how much.

CCSA released Canada’s updated Guidance on Alcohol and Health today. "It's an important milestone in public health and cancer control,” says Dr. Craig Earle. “It aligns with the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control." Read more: partnershipagainstcancer.ca/news-events/ne… #alcohol #cancerrisk

“Changing nature of Canada's overdose crisis calls for more aggressive response, experts say.” cbc.ca/news/politics/… #SubstanceUse #OpioidCrisis #Addiction #HarmReduction

January is #MentalWellnessMonth. Here’s how to ask for help when you’re struggling. resources.alavida.com/reaching-out/

This #DryJanuary, enjoy these mocktail recipes that won’t disappoint! goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/g…

We’re thrilled to announce we’ve partnered with BJ's Wholesale! BJ’s team members can now access LifeSpeak's library of expert-led content & Torchlight's expert advisors & caregiving platform. Details: bit.ly/3JgAsfu #EmployeeWellbeing #Partnership

In our final #BuildingBetterHabits blog, we explore how to support those struggling with #substanceuse at work & home. 90% of employed individuals with #substanceuse issues don't get help; 45% because of job concerns/stigma. Learn how to support them: bit.ly/3RvMFPy

We’re thrilled to see the additional investment in substance use services in BC. Details: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023M… #EmployeeWellbeing #EmployeeWellness #MentalHealth #SubstanceUse #ALAViDA #LifeSpeak #News

Drinking less is better. Read the full report on low-risk drinking from CCSA. ccsa.ca/canadas-guidan… #CCSA #SubstanceUse

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Learn about how substance use could impact your health in this recent CCSA report. Details: bit.ly/3HJqfpm #SubstanceUse #CCSA #LowRiskDrinking

Our SVP of Marketing, Aimee Gindin, MSCP, was featured in BenefitsPRO discussing the often invisible burdens that caregiving employees face, recommending four ways employers can support their employees. Learn more: bit.ly/40UbWXE #caregiving #caregivingemployee

In recognition of #HeartHealthMonth, we're exploring how alcohol can impact your heart's health, why limiting your #alcohol consumption is a best practice, and what you can do to show your #heart some love. Learn more: bit.ly/3Xlp3ym #HeartHealth

Pour souligner le #MoisDeLaSantéDuCoeur, nous explorons comment l’alcool peut affecter la santé du cœur, pourquoi limiter sa consommation d’#alcool est une pratique exemplaire, et comment donner un peu d’amour à votre #coeur. En savoir plus : bit.ly/412rVDo #SantéDuCoeur

New research from the University of Kentucky & Penn State found that if a woman's parent or grandparent struggled with #SubstanceUse, the woman was 30% more likely to struggle with substance use, as well. Read more about this impactful study here: bit.ly/3Y4Z0LT

While trauma can lead to substance use, it’s not a guarantee that someone who experienced trauma will absolutely have a substance use disorder. Learn more about the correlation between trauma and substance use: bit.ly/40FbYCI #SubstanceUse #Trauama #ALAViDA

You may have heard: to reduce health risks from drinking #alcohol, you should only have between 2 and 6 drinks/wk. It’s OK if you’re not there yet, it may take time to adjust. Any reduction helps lower your risk. Every little bit counts. #DrinkLessLiveMore bit.ly/3JSZrFU

Between 2017-2020, #overdosedeaths among #pregnant & #postpartum people increased by 81%, according to a report from Columbia University. The need for barrier-free access to #SubstanceUseDisorder treatments has never been higher. Learn more: bit.ly/3jOOLxl

Historically, substance use has been seen as a "moral failing." But British Columbia's decision to decriminalize hard drugs may help lessen - or eliminate - the stigma associated with #SubstanceUse, allowing those struggling to get the support they need. bit.ly/3YyaSGE

When the CCSA released its #LowRiskDrinking guidelines, there was a lot of discussion about what these guidelines actually mean. Our Dir. of Mental Health, Dr. Terri-Lynn MacKay breaks it down, asking readers to reflect on their own drinking habits: bit.ly/42pQTNJ