but some governments call this a safe level. Canada, updated in 2023 but was 2x this before: 0 drinks/week: No risk; better health and sleep. 1–2 drinks/week: Low risk; likely to avoid alcohol-related consequences. 3–6 drinks/week: Moderate risk; increased risk of developing several types of cancer. 7+ drinks/week: Increasingly high risk of heart disease or stroke.