Choose Well
Reducing alcohol use is one of the five action areas for health promotion in PEI. You have a right to know the facts about alcohol and health.
Did you know?
- Drinking 7 or more standard alcohol drinks per week is considered high risk for several types of cancer, liver disease, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, along with injuries, interpersonal and domestic violence, and motor vehicle accidents.
- In 2023, about 1 in 3 Islanders drank at levels considered high risk as per Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health (7 or more standard drinks per week).
- Alcohol-related harms cost PEI $131 million in 2020.
- Alcohol-related harms in PEI make up 47% of all substance-related costs. All other substances combined—legal and illegal—make up the remaining 53% of costs.
- In 2020, there were an estimated 6,969 ER and hospital visits, and 135 deaths attributed to alcohol in PEI.
The health risks and social harms of alcohol are clear. The good news – small changes make a big difference. Any reduction in alcohol use has benefits. That’s why Less is Best.
What are MY Health Risks, Costs and Calories from Drinking Alcohol?
Personal health behaviours
Use the Know Alcohol calculator to figure out what you could gain or save by drinking less.
"Less is Best" Campaign
Creating supportive environments and community action
A provincial campaign on alcohol and health led by the Chief Public health Office.
Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health
Creating supportive environments and community action
Learn more about Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health.
Looking to Reduce Alcohol in Your Community?
Personal health behaviours
Strengthening community action, creating a sense of community belonging and fostering supportive environments.
Alcohol Policy and Legislation
Creating supportive environments and community action
Healthy public policy, system-level change and improving health outcomes at a population level.
