Alcohol Horizon Scanning Bulletin Volume 4 Issue 1

Do Media Messages Change People’s Risk Perceptions for Binge Drinking?

Source: Alcohol and Alcoholism 2012, 47 (1), p52-56

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Date of publication: December, 2011

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: This study highlighted that media messages can change people’s risk perception, and also that imagination can be a powerful tool in changing risk perceptions associated with binge drinking.

Length of publication: 5 page

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Mentorship for Alcohol Problems (MAP): A Peer to Peer Modular Intervention for Outpatients

Source: Alcohol and Alcoholism 2012, 47 (1), p42-47

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Date of publication: December, 2011

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: A Stage I open pilot to develop a new intervention, Mentorship for Alcohol Problems (MAP), shows promise to be incorporated into professionally run outpatient alcohol treatment programs to assist in the reduction of alcohol and substance use.

Length of publication: 6 page

Some important notes: Please contact your local NHS Library for the full text of the article. Follow this link to find your local NHS Library.

Brief Alcohol Intervention by Newly Trained Workers Versus Leaflets

Title:  Brief Alcohol Intervention by Newly Trained Workers Versus Leaflets: Comparison of Effect in Older Heavy Drinkers Identified in a Population Health Examination Survey: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Source: Alcohol and Alcoholism 2012,  47 (1), p25-32

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Date of publication: December, 2011

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: This study aimed to test if a brief motivational intervention (BMI) in a non-treatment seeking population of heavy drinkers results in a reduced alcohol intake. The conclusion found no effect of a BMI in reducing alcohol consumption, although the generalizability of the study was questioned.

Length of publication: 8 pages

Some important notes: Please contact your local NHS Library for the full text of the article. Follow this link to find your local NHS Library. 

Delivering Alcohol Identification and Brief Advice in Sexual Health Settings

Source: Alcohol Learning Centre – South West Pages

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Date of publication: December, 2011

Publication type: Resource

In a nutshell: Resource pack outlining the case and key resources for delivering ‘Identification and Brief Advice’ (IBA) in Sexual Health Settings.  The pack was developed to support commissioners of sexual health and/or alcohol services and those delivering alcohol IBA in sexual health settings.

Length of publication: 14 pages

Acknowledgement: Alcohol Policy UK

Alcohol and sex: a cocktail for poor sexual health

Source: British Association for Sexual Health and HIV

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Date of publication: January, 2012

Publication type: Report

In a nutshell: This Alcohol and Sexual Health Working Party report has exposed missed opportunities to tackle alcohol abuse through existing sexual health services.

Length of publication: 34 page report

Some important notes: Press release available here.

Acknowledgement: Alcohol Policy UK

MPs urge Government to review its sensible drinking guidelines

Source: Science and Technology Committee

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Date of publication: January, 2010

Publication type: Report

In a nutshell: MPs have raised concerns over the Governments advice on sensible drinking and has stated that alcohol guidelines should be reviewed.  They have also said that more effort should be made to help the public understand the guidelines and how to use them.

Length of publication: 130 page report

Some important notes: Volume II of the report, containing additional written evidence is available here and a parliamentary news item is available here.

Acknowledgement: Alcohol Policy UK

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Alcohol Horizon Scanning Bulletin Volume 3 Issue 12

Effects of a parental program for preventing underage drinking

Source: BMC Public Health 2011, 11:251

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Date of publication: April, 2011

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: The results of the study suggested that the NGO program strong and clear contributed to maintaining parents’ restrictive attitude toward underage drinking during secondary school, postponing alcohol debut among the adolescents, and significantly reducing their drunkenness.

Length of publication: 12 page article

Acknowledgement: MEDLINE