ReThinking Drinking: A Community Awareness Campaign

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Nanaimo Foundation is proud to partner with the Canadian Alcohol Use Disorder Society (CAUDS) to launch ReThinking Drinking, a community campaign focused on raising awareness about Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD).CAUDS is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving lives by advancing understanding, treatment, and compassionate care for alcohol use disorder. Their mission is to bring hope by promoting research, education, and policy change that reduces stigma and suffering.

Upcoming Events

Join us on March 25th for ReThinking Drinking, a free community screening and panel discussion exploring alcohol use, its impact on our communities and pathways to support and treatment.

Hosted by Nanaimo Foundation and the CAUDS, in partnership with United Way and Island Health, the event features the documentary Smashed: Breaking the Cycle of Alcohol Use Disorder, followed by a facilitated panel discussion.

Learn more and register here

Mocktail Recipes

ReThinking Drinking at Home: Try a Mocktail!

Click the links below to check out different recipes.

Cranberry Rosemary Sparkler

Second Wind Recipe

AUD Facts

Alcohol-related harms cost Canadians $19.7 billion each year, or about $518 per person.
BC has one of the highest per-person alcohol consumption rates in Canada.
Alcohol use is linked to increased risk of several chronic diseases, including cancer.
Reducing alcohol intake—even slightly—can lead to better health outcomes.
Offering non-alcoholic options helps create more inclusive social spaces.
Open conversations and small shifts can have a big impact on individuals and communities.

Visit CAUDS.org to learn more.