alcohol addiction in Quebec

alcohol addiction in Quebec

Summary

1. Introduction to alcohol in Quebec2. Analysis of indicators3. Risk factors and consequences4. Responses to addiction

1. Introduction to alcohol in Quebec

• defined as Alcohol Use Disorder

• consumption that has become uncontrollable and dangerous

• health and social life

• substance that causes the most damage

• more than 3,000 deaths per year

2. Analysis of indicators

Table: Changes in excessive alcohol consumption by gender, population aged 12 and over, Quebec, 2000-2001 to 2009-2010

• increase in the prevalence of excessive consumption
• 14,8 % to 18,5 %
• the total population

• Men more affected
• 22.2% to 26.1%

• The incidence is also increasing
• from 7.7% to 11% among women

3. Risk factors and consequences

• Environmental and social
• Alcohol is available in grocery stores
• Social exclusion
• Risk of cancer
• Road accidents
• Domestic violence

4. Responses to addiction

The actor is the Quebec Liquor Corporation which is carrying out these various actions.

The actions :

• Primary prevention in schools
• Secondary prevention through screening
• Tertiary care free treatment in addiction rehabilitation centers

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