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Scottish Government Consultation on Alcohol Misuse

8 Sep 2008

SHAAP welcomes bold measures to tackle alcohol misuse in Scotland. 

SHAAP considers the new strategic approach outlined in Changing Scotland's relationship with alcohol to be a landmark in the development of alcohol policy in Scotland. The consultation document presents an accurate, evidence-based analysis of the nature and scale of problem alcohol use in Scotland, as well as prosposing interventions that are shown to be some of the most effective and cost-effective in reducing alcohol-related harm.

The Scottish Government published its new framework for action on tackling alcohol misuse in June 2008, and the proposals were open for consultation until 9 September 2008. 

Read SHAAP's full response to the consultation document.