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social drink with friends, wine with dinner, beer to celebrate the end of
exams. Alcohol is everywhere in our culture. Yet problem drinking is one
of the least recognized health issues in Nova Scotia.
Alcohol plays a significant role in injury, risky sexual
behaviour and chronic diseases, such as heart or liver disease. It is
also a factor in crime, violence, and other social problems. Many Nova
Scotians consume alcohol at safe levels. However, about 20 per cent of
those who drink regularly have 12 or more drinks per week, which is considered
to be high-risk behaviour.
Problem drinking is drinking that causes problems in your
personal life, or problems to your family and friends. Nova Scotia Health
Promotion  will raise awareness about guidelines for safe drinking and
provide more support through Addiction Services so people can seek help
earlier, before serious problems develop.
Addiction prevention efforts also include developing drug
prevention curriculum supplements for schools, and contributing to
government-wide policy and programs to prevent and to address problem gambling.
Visit the Problem
Gambling Services Web site
For prevention and treatment services in the District Health
Authorities, contact Addiction Services.
Addiction Prevention Links
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