- Child, Youth & Family Health
- Before the Baby is Born
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- Alcohol & Drug Use
- Alcohol Related Topics
- Drug Related Topics
- Drug Use, Drinking & Driving
- Effects of Alcohol & Drug Use
- Information for Parents & Youth
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Effects of Alcohol & Drug Use
Effects of Alcohol Use
| More than 1 or 2 drinks per day increases your risk of stroke and cancer. |
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Alcohol is a greater risk factor for disease and disability than factors such as cholesterol, body mass index, low fruit and vegetable intake, physical inactivity or illicit drug use.
Stroke
Binge drinking (more than five standard drinks at one time) significantly increases the risk of stroke.
For more information, please visit the Canadian Stroke Network.
Cancer
Drinking more than one or two standard drinks per day can put you at risk for many types of cancer.
For more information, please visit the Candian Cancer Society.
High Blood Pressure
Consuming more than two standard drinks per day increases the risk of high blood pressure.
For more information, please visit the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
Breast Cancer
Drinking one or more standard drinks per day can increase your risk of breast cancer.
For more information, please visit the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
| Don't drink every day. At least one day a week, don't drink any alcohol. |
Effects of Drug Use
Drugs can have many effects on the body, brain and behaviour. They can be physical, psychological and/or mental effects and they can be different for each drug.
Short-term Effects
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Increased Heart Rate
- Rapid or Shallow Breathing
- High Blood Pressure
- Dilated Pupils or Pinpoint Pupils
- Increased or Decreased Appetite
- Increased Energy or Nodding Off To Sleep
- Sweating or Dehydration
- Paranoia, Anxiety
- Mood Swings
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Rage and Violence
Long-term Effects
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Depression
- Damage to Brain Ccells
- Risk of Hepatitis A and C, and HIV
- Impotence
- Hallucinations
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Lack of Motivation
Remember: Combining alcohol and any drug can be dangerous.
To learn more about helping youngsters to grow up healthy and drug-free, visit the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and Drugs and Addiction websites.
