Regulation of cannabis in Québec
Cannabis was legalized on October 17, 2018. To learn more about the legislation on cannabis and health risks of cannabis use, visit encadrementcannabis.gouv.qc.ca/en/ 
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Situations in which to avoid drinking alcohol
To reduce risks to your health and safety, you should avoid drinking alcohol in the following situations:
- If you plan on driving or operating machinery or equipment
- If you are taking medication or other substances that interact with alcohol. For more details, read Alcohol and drugs: a combination to avoid
- If you are engaged in a hazardous activity, such as driving or operating machinery
- If you have a physical or mental illness
- If you have an alcohol addiction
- If you are pregnant or planning to be
- If you are responsible for the safety of others
- If you have to make important decisions
What precautions to take if you drink
If you plan to drink alcohol, here is some advice to reduce the risk:
- Eat to avoid drinking on an empty stomach
- Hydrate with non-alcoholic beverages while you are drinking (soft drinks, fruit juices, water)
- Pace your drinking
- Alternate between alcohol and water to quench your thirst
- To return home after a night out, walk, take public transport or a taxi or call a parent or friend
- Choose a person to be a designated driver – someone who will not drink and to whom you can give your car keys
- Wait for your body to get rid of the alcohol in your blood before driving
Last update: May 13, 2016
