Useful links

Policy & Research

Scottish Government
Information on policies for tackling alcohol misuse in Scotland
Alcohol Information Scotland
Alcohol-related data, research and policy information for Scotland
Scottish Public Health Observatory
Summary data, background information and policy notes on a wide range of public health topics, including alcohol.
Institute of Social Marketing
Based at Stirling University, studies the impact of public policy and marketing on health. Projects include alcohol.
Institute of Alcohol Studies
Researches and publishes information on alcohol use
Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Funds and disseminates research on policy and practice. Areas include alcohol policy.
Department of Health, England
Information on the alcohol strategy for England

European Union
Information on European Union initiatives to tackle harmful alcohol use
WHO – Regional Office for Europe
Policy guidance and alcohol information for countries in the European Region.
Eurocare
An alliance of voluntary and non-governmental organisations concerned with the impact of the European Union on alcohol policy in Member States.
European Public Health Alliance
The EPHA represents over 100 non-governmental and not-for-profit organisations working individually and collectively to promote and protect the health interests of people living in Europe. It has a working group on alcohol.