New guidance for Canadians: Just two drinks a week

A Canadian agency that sets national standards for alcohol consumption is recommending Canadians dramatically reduce their alcohol intake. Previously, it said that women can safely have up to 10 drinks per week and men can have up to 15. The new standard cuts that to a maximum of two drinks per week for all genders. Anita Elash reports from Toronto on how those guidelines are being received.

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