The NLC is urging those who choose to imbibe this holiday season to do so responsibly.

Impaired driving and other serious issues stemming from excess drinking can mar an otherwise happy time, and potentially change lives forever.

That’s why the NLC has launched an awareness campaign reminding people to drink and celebrate responsibly.

President and CEO Bruce Keating says the message is the same over Christmas as it is throughout the year.

That is for people who choose to drink to do so responsibly and to “have a healthy relationship with alcohol or cannabis.”