Why action on alcohol problems?

Over the past few decades, alcohol in our society has become cheaper, stronger and more available. Total alcohol consumption has more than doubled. The more we drink, the greater the burden of harm we experience – to our health, to the well-being of our families and communities, and to society as a whole.

Effective action is now needed to limit the damage caused by alcohol and to safeguard Scottish society and future generations from alcohol’s harmful effects.

SHAAP is an independent medical advocacy organisation set up to raise awareness of the nature and extent of harm linked to alcohol use in Scotland, and to campaign for evidence-based measures to reduce this harm.