The public cost of alcohol outweighs government revenue

Alcohol has long held a hallowed place in the consciousness of Canadian society. A more socially acceptable drug than some others, it’s associated with relaxation, socializing and celebration. As a result, alcohol has received an almost free pass when it comes to changes in policy and public opinion. Unlike other substances, alcohol is often present in our lives, filling spaces—social gatherings with family and friends or at the dinner table—where other drugs would possibly seem out of place. But we’ve also largely turned a blind eye to the cost of Read More

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