Table 2 Summary of responses to 12-month survey

Alcohol harms

Reports a harmful effect during the past 12 months from drinking alcohol^a

n = 225

124 (55.1)

n = 199

106 (53.3)

Alcohol troubles

Reports experiencing trouble during the past 12 months from drinking alcohol^b

n = 223

76 (34.1)

n = 200

65 (32.5)

Help-seeking behaviours 1

Reports any of the following behaviours in the last 12 months: a) ringing Alcohol Helpline, b) looking at Alcohol Helpline website, c) looking at other website for information or help about alcohol, d) talking with a doctor or other health professional about respondent’s drinking

n = 219

24 (11.0)

n = 194

31 (16.0)

Help-seeking behaviour 2

Reports having talked in the last 12 months with someone else, such as friends or family about the respondent or someone else’s drinking

n = 222

90 (40.5)

n = 197

85 (43.2)