Women and alcohol in Nova Scotia

Women and Alcohol in Nova Scotia - An Analysis of information in the “Culture of Alcohol Use in Nova Scotia” Report 2008 June, 2009 Prepared by Tim Dummer Acknowledgements The Women and Alcohol in Nova Scotia report has benefited from the cooperation and assistance of many individuals and groups across the province. [...] The Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection wishes to thank Linda Graham and the staff of Focal Research Consultants along with the individuals in Nova Scotia who participated in the Culture of Alcohol Use study for their contributions. [...] The opinions expressed in this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection, or any regulatory, group or organization in the province. [...] The primary research goal for the study was to compile a reliable database of information for NSHPP to use as a resource for the following purposes: 1. To obtain feedback and information for focused prevention, community education and early intervention strategies to address harmful alcohol use among Nova Scotians; 2. To continue to monitor alcohol consumption and assess drinking patterns among th [...] June 2009 4 order to inform these issues, the data from 459 female respondents 15 years of age and older who self-reported alcohol use in the year leading up to the 2008 Culture of Alcohol Use in Nova Scotia survey were segmented according to risk level: high-risk versus low-risk drinkers; and drinking patterns: heavy drinkers versus other current drinkers.