Why were the Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines (LRDGs) developed?
Many people have heard mixed messages about alcohol’s effects on health. The Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines help healthy adults make informed decisions about the amount of alcohol they consume. The Guidelines include both daily and weekly drinking limits. They also describe drinking practices that balance the health benefits of alcohol while minimizing its risks. Examples of short- and long-term problems associated with alcohol include: drinking and driving, injuries, suicide, violence, liver disease, alcohol dependence and certain types of cancer.
