Canadian addiction survey--Nova Scotia report

Canadian Addiction Survey – Prevalence of alcohol and illicit drug use and related harms in Nova Scotia Nova Scotia October 2007 Report Overview Acknowledgements Table of Contents The report provides an overview of the prevalence of alcohol and Introduction. [...] A current goal of the Nova the low-risk drinking guidelines; Scotia Department of Health Promotion and • p revalence and types of harms related to alcohol Protection is to develop evidence-based policies and illicit drug use among Nova Scotians; to reduce problems associated with alcohol and illicit drug use. [...] One of the strategies to achieve •. characteristics of Nova Scotians who drink to this goal is to undertake a comprehensive analysis excess; of alcohol and illicit drug use in Nova Scotia. [...] PREVALENCE OF ALCOHOL AND ILLICIT DRUG USE 2 CANADIAN ADDICTION SURVEY – NOVA SCOTIA REPORT Methods Th e Canadian Addiction Survey (CAS) provided information about the Nova Scotia sample a recent data source to investigate the prevalence see Appendix 2. Population estimates used in and associated harms of alcohol and illicit drug the survey were based on the October 1, 2003 use in Nova Scotia. [...] PREVALENCE OF ALCOHOL AND ILLICIT DRUG USE 12 CANADIAN ADDICTION SURVEY – NOVA SCOTIA REPORT Alcohol, cannabis and driving A panel of Nova Scotia participants (n=213-336) in the CAS were asked a number of questions about alcohol and/or cannabis use and motor vehicle use.