Promotional Material

We invite you to use these resources to help promote Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health and amplify the key messages.

Social Media

Download and post these images with accompanying text. Below are a few sample posts that you can use or feel free to create your own.
We encourage you to follow CCSA on our social media platforms and use the hashtag #DrinkLessLiveMore when you share these resources.

Where do you find yourself on this chart? If you’re drinking more than 6 standard drinks a week, you’re at an increasingly high risk for health issues. The good news is that any reduction helps lower the risks. Every little bit counts. #DrinkLessLiveMore https://drinklesslivemore.ca/

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Infographic titled "Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health" with the CCSA logo at the bottom. It shows weekly alcohol consumption levels and associated health risks. The chart reads:

0 drinks = No risk
1–2 drinks = Low risk
3–6 drinks = Moderate risk
7+ drinks = Increasingly high risk

You may have heard: To reduce health risks from drinking #alcohol, you should have no more than 6 drinks a week. 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 https://drinklesslivemore.ca/

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Infographic titled “Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health” with the CCSA logo at the bottom. It displays a scale from 0 to 6 to help people set a weekly drinking target. The message reads “It’s time to pick a new target” with the question “What will your weekly drinking target be?” Beneath, there are tips to stay on target, such as:

Stick to the limits you’ve set for yourself.
Drink slowly.
Drink lots of water.
For every drink of alcohol, have one non-alcoholic drink.
Choose low or no-alcohol beverages.
Eat before and while you’re drinking.
Have alcohol-free weeks or do alcohol-free activities.

Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol & Health shows 6 or fewer drinks/wk helps avoid increasingly high risks for health issues. It’s OK if you’re not there yet. Remember, any reduction helps lower your risk. Every little bit counts. Here are some tips for starting. #DrinkLessLiveMore https://drinklesslivemore.ca/

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Infographic titled “Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health” with the CCSA logo at the bottom. It encourages reducing alcohol use with three main sections:

Aim to drink less: Drinking less benefits you and others. It reduces your risk of injury and violence, and many health problems that can shorten life.
Here is a good way to do it: Count how many drinks you have in a week. Shows an illustration of 7 calendar days icons. Advises: “Set a weekly drinking target. If you’re going to drink, make sure you don’t exceed 2 drinks on any day.”
Good to know: You can reduce your drinking in steps! Every drink counts: any reduction in alcohol use has benefits.

You may have heard: To reduce health risks from drinking #alcohol, you should only have between 2 and 6 standard drinks/week. But do you know what a standard drink is? You may be drinking more than you think. #DrinkLessLiveMore https://drinklesslivemore.ca/

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Infographic titled “Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health” with the CCSA logo at the bottom. Shows 4 illustrations of typical alcoholic beverages: A shot of liquor on ice, a ready-to-drink cocktail or cider in a can, a glass of wine and a pint of beer.

Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol & Health shows that more than 6 standard drinks/week increases your health risks. Any reduction helps lower your risk. Every little bit counts. #DrinkLessLiveMore

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A split image showing a cocktail strainer on the left and the front half of a bicycle on the right. The left side has a dark background with the words "Drink Less," and the right side has a bright yellow background with the words "Live More." The CCSA logo is at the bottom, along with the message: "Any reduction in alcohol use has benefits. Visit DrinkLessLiveMore.ca."

Alcohol and your health: Choose to be informed. Find out more about Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health https://drinklesslivemore.ca/ #DrinkLessLiveMore

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A split image showing a corkscrew on the left and a small white French Bulldog on a leash on the right. The left side has a dark background with the words "Drink Less," while the right side has a bright blue background with the words "Live More." The CCSA logo is at the bottom, along with the message: "Any reduction in alcohol use has benefits. Visit DrinkLessLiveMore.ca."

Did you know? Any reduction is alcohol use has benefits. Find out more about Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health https://drinklesslivemore.ca/ #DrinkLessLiveMore

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A split image showing a corkscrew wine opener on the left and a kayak and paddle on the right, combined into a single object. The left side has a dark background with the words "Drink Less," while the right side has a bright yellow background with the words "Live More." The CCSA logo is at the bottom, along with the message: "Any reduction in alcohol use has benefits. Visit DrinkLessLiveMore.ca."

Additional Graphics

Below are additional social media graphics you can download and use on your social media channels to help promote Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health. Accompany them with the sample posts above, or feel free to create your own.

A glass of beer over a black background split with the toe of a yellow downhill ski boot over magenta background, together forming the shape of a full downhill ski boot taking a step forward.

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A glass of beer over a black background split with the toe of a yellow downhill ski boot over magenta background, together forming the shape of a full downhill ski boot taking a step forward. The CCSA logo is at the bottom, along with the message: "Any reduction in alcohol use has benefits. Visit DrinkLessLiveMore.ca."

The top of a glass of beer over a black background split with half of a basketball over a bright green background, together forming the shape of a circle.

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The top of a glass of beer over a black background split with half of a basketball over a bright green background, together forming the shape of a circle. The CCSA logo is at the bottom, along with the message: "Any reduction in alcohol use has benefits. Visit DrinkLessLiveMore.ca."

A bottle of wine over a black background split in half with half of a traditional snowshoe over a light blue background, together forming the shape of a full wine bottle or a full snowshoe.

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A bottle of wine over a black background split in half with half of a traditional snowshoe over a light blue background, together forming the shape of a full wine bottle or a full snowshoe. The CCSA logo is at the bottom, along with the message: "Any reduction in alcohol use has benefits. Visit DrinkLessLiveMore.ca."

A glass stein full of beer over a black background split in half with half of a blue, hooded parka over a yellow background. The semi-parka’s sleeve is forming a hand on hip. Together, the mug and parka form the shape of a person’s torso.

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A glass stein full of beer over a black background split in half with half of a blue, hooded parka over a yellow background. The semi-parka’s sleeve is forming a hand on hip. Together, the mug and parka form the shape of a person’s torso. The CCSA logo is at the bottom, along with the message: "Any reduction in alcohol use has benefits. Visit DrinkLessLiveMore.ca."

The top of a cocktail over a black background split in half with a half of a blue wiffle ball over a yellow background, together forming the shape of a circle.

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The top of a cocktail over a black background split in half with a half of a blue wiffle ball over a yellow background, together forming the shape of a circle. The CCSA logo is at the bottom, along with the message: "Any reduction in alcohol use has benefits. Visit DrinkLessLiveMore.ca."

A brandy glass filled with brandy over a black background split in half with half of a globe over a yellow background, together forming the shape of a full brandy glass or a complete globe.

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A brandy glass filled with brandy over a black background split in half with half of a globe over a yellow background, together forming the shape of a full brandy glass or a complete globe. The CCSA logo is at the bottom, along with the message: "Any reduction in alcohol use has benefits. Visit DrinkLessLiveMore.ca."