P.14 Drinking prevalence: In 2022/23, over three-quarters (77%) of adults aged 18 and over reported that they drank alcohol. This was similar to 2020/21 (79%). Frequency of drinking: Half (50%) of drinkers reported drinking at least once a week. This was down from 55% in 2021/22 and marked a return to pre-pandemic levels.

P.19 Smoking prevalence: In 2022/23, 14% of adults smoked cigarettes; this is a decrease compared with the 2021/22 finding of 17%. Smoking prevalence has decreased from 22% in 2013/14. 

P.21 e-cigarettes: In 2022/23, 9% of adults were using e-cigarettes or vaping devices (up from 7% in 2021/22).  Males (10%) were more likely than females (8%) to report using e-cigarettes or vaping devices.