The effects of alcohol-related harms to others on self-perceived mental well-being in a Canadian sample

Candace Lewis-Laietmark (), Ashley Wettlaufer (), Kevin D. Shield (), Norman Giesbrecht (), Nicole April (), Mark Asbridge (), Colleen Dell (), Jürgen Rehm () and Tim Stockwell ()
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Candace Lewis-Laietmark: Portland State University
Ashley Wettlaufer: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Kevin D. Shield: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Norman Giesbrecht: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Nicole April: Institut national de santé publique du Québec
Mark Asbridge: Dalhousie University
Colleen Dell: University of Saskatchewan
Jürgen Rehm: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Tim Stockwell: University of Victoria

International Journal of Public Health, 2017, vol. 62, issue 6, No 6, 669-678

Abstract: Abstract Objectives To examine (1) the harms related to the drinking of others in five Canadian provinces, stratified by socio-demographic variables, and (2) the relationship between these harms and mental well-being. Methods A telephone survey sampled 375 adults from British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia. Harms related to the drinking of others were measured through 16 questions in the domains of psychological, physical, social, and financial harms. Self-perceived mental well-being was measured with his or her mental well-being. Results In 2012, 40.1% of Canadian adults surveyed experienced harm in the previous year related to the drinking of another person. These harms were more frequent among people who had a higher education level, were widowed, separated, divorced or never married, and were employed. Psychological, physical, and financial harms related to the drinking of others were significantly correlated to a person’s mental well-being. Conclusions Harms related to the drinking of others are prevalent in this Canadian survey. Furthermore, the psychological, physical, and financial harms related to the drinking of others negatively impact the mental well-being of the affected individuals.

Keywords: Alcohol; Harm to others; Mental well-being; Canada; Survey (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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