This report is intended to inform the next phase of the Scottish Government’s alcohol strategy. It has been produced collaboratively by Alcohol Focus Scotland, Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems, Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs and the British Medical Association Scotland.
Overarching recommendations to the Scottish Government:
Establish a target to reduce overall population alcohol consumption in Scotland by 10% over ten years
Apply a ‘health in all policies’ approach, including a specific assessment of potential alcohol harm
Address alcohol’s role in health inequalities
Recommission NHS Health Scotland to evaluate the impact of the alcohol strategy refresh
Support the establishment of a research and evidence network
A comprehensive list of thematic recommendations are also provided on: Reduced consumption; Supporting families and communities; Positive attitudes, positive choices; and Improved treatment and support.
Please view the report to view the recommendations in detail.
Changing Scotland’s relationship with alcohol: Recommendations for further action – joint report by SHAAP, AFS, BMA and Scottish Families affected by Alcohol and Drugs
April 2017