Telephone survey to find out about drug use in Bermuda

The Department for National Drug Control (DNDC) will be conducting a survey to obtain information on adult drug-use in Bermuda. The survey will be used to monitor the nature and magnitude of use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs in our society; and will evaluate public opinion on a range of drug related issues. Additionally, this data will provide insight into the circumstances and perceived harmfulness of using alcohol, tobacco (cigarettes), and other drugs. 

This telephone based survey will be administered during the weeks of November 4th - 17th, 2013. About 1,200 households have been randomly selected to participate in this survey. At this time, only one household member, 16 years or older, will be interviewed. Questions will cover topics such as: demographics, prevalence of drug experiences, access to drugs, risk of harm, and perceptions of acohol and marijuana policy.  All participant responses will remain confidential and reported only as aggregated data, where no person or his/her information can be recognised.

The DNDC believes that it is possible for Bermuda to contain, and subsequently reduce, the demand for alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; however, a total community effort, and nothing less, is required.  The community’s honest feedback will help to inform policy and decision-making and assist in directing resources to relevant and needed programmes. The Department for National Drug Control urges selected households and household members to participate when called upon.

You are advised to contact the Department for National Drug Control at 294-9702 or e-mail [email protected], if you have any questions regarding this survey.