DRUGS AND ALCOHOLProblems of Well Being

PROBLEMS OF WELL-BEING: DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

Kyle Blohm

Contemporary Social Issues

Emily Brett

November 28th, 2013

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Alcohol Tobacco/Nicotine Marijuana

DRUGS AND ALCOHOLHOW THIS IS AN ISSUE OF WELL-BEING

• Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and smoking are all expensive habits. An individual with insufficient funds would be unable to participate in these activities enough to develop a habit or addiction. That is why the most common users and abusers of the substances are those that are financially well off or have a stable amount of resources (living at home, came into money, etc.).

• I would suggest that stress is one of the main reason why people resort to substance abuse.

STATISTICS OF ALCOHOL USE IN CANADA

• Among Canadians 15 years and older, 78% consumed some alcohol (Health Canada, 2011)

• A new study by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), found Canadians drink more than 50 per cent above the global average. (Patel, A., 2013)

• The age bracket of 15 to 29-year-olds was Canada's most unhealthy drinkers, defined by the report as drinking above certain limits. (Patel, A., 2013)

STATISTICS OF TOBACCO USE IN CANADA

• As per the Canadian Use Monitoring Survey the number of smokers in Canada as of 2012 was 4,629,987, equivalent to 16% of the population. (Health Canada, 2012)

• Cigarette consumption is lower in provinces with higher cigarette taxes and prices. Smokers consumed an average of between 14.0 and 15.5 cigarettes a day in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Newfoundland, which have comparatively high taxes and prices. In other provinces, consumption varies between 17.5 and 18.0 cigarettes a day. (University of Ottawa, 2013)

I would really like to emphasize how the price effects the rate of consumption. This allows me to draw the conclusion that if someone had substantial finances they would be less inclined to smoke.

STATISTICS OF MARIJUANA USE IN CANADA

• Cannabis is the most commonly used illegal drug in Canada and worldwide. (Canadian Center of Substance Abuse, 2013)

• 10.7% of Canadians aged 15 years and older reported past-year use of cannabis. (Canadian Alcohol and Drug Use Monitoring Survey, 2010)

• The use of cannabis is generally more prevalent among youth, with approximately 25.1% of 15- to 24-year-olds reporting use of the drug during the past year compared to the 7.9% among adults 25 years and older. (Canadian Center of Substance Abuse, 2013)

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• A symbolic interactionist would imply that this

is and issue that can be confronted by talking

and receiving support.

• As a result many organizations just like

Smokers Helpline have been created to assist

individuals that need help to quit smoking

and better themselves.

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• The LCBO is an example of a organization that fits into the Conflict theory. The liquor control board of Ontario controls all of the in province sales of alcohol.

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Some Possible Solutions

There is already a lot being done by many organizations in order to deal with drugs and alcohol. Due to the fact that most individuals that are in trouble with one or more of these substances tend to keep to themselves in an attempt to hide their problems. All that can be done is raise awareness and to offer support.

DRUGS AND ALCOHOLORGANIZATIONS THAT RAISE AWARENESS AND OFFER HELP & SUPPORT

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Reflection

Alcoholism and drug abuse are still an ongoing issue within our society. However the current level of awareness to these issues has increased significantly in the passed decade. Especially in the smoking industry, where the percentage of smokers has been reduced from 25% of the Canadian population down to 16%. (Health Canada, 2012). A 9% reduction of the total population. Those are massive numbers, the majority of which can most likely be contributed to the government cracking down on smokers.

REFERENCES

• Canadian Tobacco Use Monitoring Survey. (2013, October 1). Health Canada. Retrieved November 28, 2013, from http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hc-ps/tobac-tabac/research-recherche/stat/ctums-esutc_2012-eng.php

• Cannabis . (n.d.). Canadian Center for Substance Abuse. Retrieved November 28, 2013, from http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/Topics/SubstancesAndAddictions

• Drug and Alcohol Use Statistics. (2013, June 28). Health Canada. Retrieved November 27, 2013, from http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hc-ps/drugs-drogues/stat/index-eng.php

REFERENCES (2)

• Patel, A. (2013, March 4). Statistics Of Alcohol: Canadians Drink More Than 50% Above Global Average, CAMH Report Finds. The Huffington Post. Retrieved November 26, 2013, from http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/03/04/statistics-of-alcohol_n_2806184.html

• Facts & Figures: Smoking Trends in Canada. (2013, July 23). Society, the Individual, and Medicine. Retrieved November 28, 2013, from http://www.med.uottawa.ca/sim/data/Smoking

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