In Nova Scotia, Addiction Services are provided through one provincial health authority (April 2017). These services help individuals, families, and communities with problems created by the harmful use of alcohol, other drugs, and gambling. Regional Health Authorities are administered by the Nova Scotia Health Authority.
| Alcohol and Drug Prevalence Rates | |
| Alcohol – Heavy Frequent Use in Past Year* (Canadian avg. 14.4%) |
16.3% |
| Cannabis – Use in Past Year (Canadian avg. 9.1%) |
12.4% |
| Cocaine/Crack – Use in Past Year (Canadian avg. 0.9%) |
N/A |
| *Note: heavy frequent use means five drinks or more, more than once a week). Source: Health Canada (2011). Canadian Alcohol and Drug Use Monitoring Survey. |
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