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Welcome to SHAAP

SHAAP is an independent medical advocacy organisation working to reduce the negative impact of alcohol on the health and well-being of the people of Scotland.

Latest News

31 Jul 2008

New report reveals voluntary regulation by the alcohol industry is not working

A study carried out by KPMG for the Home Office in England has revealed that the alcohol...
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11 Jul 2008

Scottish Government consultation on alcohol misuse

Have your say on the Scottish Government’s new framework for action on tackling alcohol...
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30 Jun 2008

Screening and Brief Interventions for risky and harmful drinkers

SHAAP has just published a short briefing paper on screening and brief interventions for...
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Welcome

About Us

Scotland is paying a high price for alcohol excess. Alcohol-related deaths have doubled over the past few decades as the amount of alcohol we consume has steadily increased. Treatment for alcohol-related disorders is now estimated to cost the Scottish Health Service more than £1 million pounds every day.

SHAAP believes that is time to acknowledge the substantial burden of harm caused to individuals, families and Scottish society from alcohol misuse. Our work involves raising awareness of the extent and the nature of harm associated with alcohol use and to promote the implementation of effective alcohol policies to reduce this harm, based on the best available evidence.