For many Canadians, January marks a time when they reconsider their relationship with alcohol.

But looking beyond Dry January, is alcohol consumption in Canada something to be worried about?

National Post health reporter Sharon Kirkey joins the show to discuss why Canadians may be re-evaluating their drinking, who is actually drinking more, and how doctors are being encouraged to broach the subject with their patients.

Background reading: Canadian doctors to screen for risky drinking as polls suggest it's adults who have a problem

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