Alcohol Horizon Scanning Volume 2 Issue 1

Local Routes: Guidance for developing alcohol treatment pathways

Source: Alcohol Policy UK

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Date of publication: December, 2009

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In a nutshell: This document, which builds on ‘Signs for Improvement: Commissioning interventions to reduce alcohol-related harm’ has been published to assist commissioners and alcohol leads to develop alcohol care pathways at a local level.

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5th Alcohol Early Implementer conference presentations available

Source: Alcohol Policy UK

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Date of publication: January, 2010

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In a nutshell: Presentations from the 5th Alcohol Early Implementer conference are now available.  The event, which was targeted at the alcohol leads from the 20 Early Implementer Primary Care Trusts, included some presentations relevant to addressing alcohol-related health harms.

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Campaign encourages parents to talk about alcohol

Source: Alcohol Policy UK

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Date of publication: January, 2010

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In a nutshell: A new campaign, launched with the help of comedians such as Bill Bailey, is aimed at encouraging parents to talk about alcohol with their children.  The campaign, which includes a TV advert and online clips,  provides parents with information, links and tips on how to approach the subject.

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Drinkaware receives over £5million in support

Source: Drinkaware.co.uk

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Date of publication: December, 2009

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In a nutshell: The UK drinks industry has made a major commitment to tackling drug misuse by providing increased funding for the alcohol education charity Drinkaware. Fifty alcohol related companies have committed more than £5 million per year for the next three years to support Drinkaware and its work. With the help of this continued funding Drinkaware can continue to effect the cultural change necessary to reduce the harm caused by alcohol misuse.

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Drinkaware’s response to Chief Medical Officer’s guidance on children and alcohol

Source: Drinkaware.co.uk

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Date of publication: December, 2009

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In a nutshell: Following advice from the Chief Medical Officer on the consumption of alcohol by children and young people Drinkaware has provided tips for parents including:

• Be a positive role model – adults should drink with the recommended daily guidelines (3-4 units for men, 2-3 for women)
• Introduce the topic early – the average age for young people to have their first alcoholic drink is 13
• Don’t make alcohol a taboo subject – ensure your child can talk freely to you about alcohol.
• If your child does get drunk try not to overreact – talk to them about it the next morning: listen to what they have to say and try to understand their situation.

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Many “drink more than they think”

Source: Alcohol Concern

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Date of publication: December, 2009

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In a nutshell: Drinkers in the UK consume the equivalent of a bottle of wine per week more than they admit to. Analysis of a report from the Centre for Public Health has been published by Alcohol Concern showing that there is a large underestimation in how much people actually drink. Survey data and sales data reveal that 225 million litres of alcohol or 430 million units of alcohol per week go unaccounted for.

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Brits’ New Year’s resolution to lose 23 million stone in 2010

Source: Drinkaware.co.uk

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Date of publication:  January 2010

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In a nutshell: People in Britain are hoping to lose over 23 million stone in weight in as part of their New Year’s resolutions. Research into pledges for 2010 by the charity Drinkaware and their online “Drink Less Be More” campaign found that 6.7 million people have set a pledge to drink less in 2010. Users who take part in the campaign are also shown the impact of their drinking on their health and fitness, including how their drinking equates to calories and food, as well as how much exercise would be needed to burn off the calories contained in drinks.

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Voting open for HubCAPP best alcohol projects awards

Source: Alcohol Policy UK

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Date of publication: January, 2010

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In a nutshell: HubCAPP (Hub of Commissioned Alcohol Projects & Policies), was commissioned by the Department of Health and is managed by Alcohol Concern.  The HubCAPP awards ensure that work undertaken across England by Primary Care Trusts and Drug and Alcohol Action Teams is being recognised and valued.  Voting closes on 26th February 2010.

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Some important notes: More information about the awards can be found by clicking here