NSLC will be appearing before public accounts this morning at the NS Leg. A few thoughts from your local sober "wet blanket". 🧵#nspoli
I absolutely believe that the consumption of alcohol should be a personal choice. Leadership at the NSLC and government have a responsibility to make sure this personal choice is an informed personal choice. My question - are we fulfilling that obligation?
Do Nova Scotians know that alcohol use was linked to 7,000 new cases of cancer in Canada in 2020, including 24 per cent of breast cancer cases, 20 per cent of colon cancers, 15 per cent of rectal cancers, and 13 per cent of oral and liver cancers? newswire.ca/news-releases/…
Do women, in particular, know that drinking three to six alcoholic beverages a week increases the risk of breast cancer in women by 15 per cent. Women who drink two glasses of wine daily have a 50 per cent increase in their risk of breast cancer? cbc.ca/news/health/wo…
There is clear data highlighting the connection b/w poor mental health and substance abuse. So how can we better negate the messages promoting alcohol as a form of "self-care"? www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/45-28-0…
I don't drink, but I will never advocate for the abolition of alcohol. I will continue to raise awareness about the risks so that those vulnerable to substance abuse (individuals w mental health conditions) and those unaware of cancer risks, know what they need to know.
Lastly, can we get an update on this report? Seems timely...novascotia.ca/dhw/healthy-de…
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