Identifying promising approaches and initiatives to reducing alcohol related harm

April 24, 2012

Source: Alcohol Research UK

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Date of publication: March 2012

Publication type: Report

In a nutshell: Summary of a project funded by Alcohol Research UK.  This study aimed to identify promising approaches that could be included in multi-component programmes (MCPs) to reduce alcohol related harm at local level.

Length of publication: 6 page summary

Some important notes: The summary can be accessed as a PDF by clicking here.  The original 131 page report can be accessed by clicking here.


Effect of the increase in “alcopops” tax on alcohol-related harms in young people

March 24, 2012

Source: Medical Journal of Australia, 2011, 195 (11) p690-693

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Date of publication: December, 2011

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: The increase in the tax on alcopops was not associated with any reduction in alcohol-related harms in 19-25 year olds in a unique tourist and holiday region.

Length of publication: 4 pages

Acknowledgement: HMIC NHS Evidence Alert


Working with Older Drinkers

December 24, 2011

Source: Alcohol Research UK

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Date of publication: December, 2011

Publication type: Report

In a nutshell: Findings from this report suggest that a significant and growing number of older people are at risk of alcohol-related harm.

Length of publication: 34 page report

Some important notes: A summary is also available by clicking here.

Acknowledgement: Alcohol Concern


One on every corner

September 24, 2011

Source: Alcohol Concern

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Date of publication: September, 2011

Publication type: Research

In a nutshell: New research, commissioned by Alcohol Concern, shows a positive link between the density of off-licensed premises and harm from alcohol in underage drinkers.

Length of publication: 12 page report

Acknowledgement: Alcohol Policy UK


Hidden harm? Alcohol and older people in Wales

June 27, 2011

Source: Alcohol Concern

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Date of publication: May, 2011

Publication type: Report

In a nutshell: This briefing highlights that although drinking tends to decline with age, this pattern may conceal serious alcohol-related problems amongst some older people.

Length of publication: 6 page report


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