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PLOT TWIST: ONE DRINK ISN'T ALWAYS ONE DRINK.

That tall can, generous wine pour or extra-strong cocktail? It could contain more alcohol than you think. 

Here's what one standard drink looks like in Canada: 

Wine iconSpirit icon
Beer/ CiderWineSpirits
341 mL
5% alcohol
142 mL
12% alcohol
43 mL
40% alcohol


The size of your drink and its alcohol percentage both matter. Knowing your pour is a good place to start.

LESS ALCOHOL. MORE POSSIBILITIES.

What would make cutting back worth it for you? Pick your motivation.

  • Better sleep
    Alcohol can interfere with sleep quality. Drinking less may help you get more restorative rest.  
  • More energy
    Less disrupted sleep and fewer after-effects could mean more energy for your day. 
  • More money
    Those drinks add up. See how much you could potentially save over time.
  • Better health
    Drinking less can help reduce alcohol-related health risks.

YOU BRING THE GOOD VIBES. WE'LL BRING THE TIPS.

A little planning can go a long way. Here are a few ways to reduce alcohol-related risk.

More ways to reduce your risk

THE IMPACT GOES BEYOND THE GLASS. 

Alcohol can affect more than just the morning after. Alcohol-related harms can also affect friends, families and communities. 

Want to see what Canadian research tells us? 

SO, WHAT'S YOUR NEXT MOVE?

Maybe you're ready to cut back. Maybe you're just curious. Either way, there's no need to make a big commitment today. 

Start with your current consumption, explore what drinking less could mean for your health and finances, and decide what feels right for you. 

YOUR NUMBERS. YOUR CALL.

See estimated savings and potential health impacts based on the amounts you enter.

Try the Know Alcohol Calculator