Alcohol is the most commonly used recreational psychoactive substance in New Zealand. Although most New Zealanders drink alcohol in moderation, some do not, and misuse it. Alcohol Use 2012/13 presents the key findings from the New Zealand Health Survey about alcohol use, misuse and alcohol-related harm among New Zealand adults. This report is the first in a series publications exploring alcohol use and misuse in New Zealand.
The report is packed with valuable information that will support the development of policy and intersectoral decision making about the best way to prevent and reduce the harm from alcohol misuse. As such, this report will be of interest to government agencies and crown organisations, non-government agencies, researchers, the education sector, industry and the public.
