Source: Alcohol and Alcoholism, 2012, 47 (2), p156-159
Date of publication: March, 2012
Publication type: Journal article
In a nutshell: The findings of this clinical trial support the use of volitional Help Sheet (VHS) to help people to reduce their alcohol consumption and binge drinking.
Length of publication: 4 page article
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.
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Source: BBC News (Wales)
Date of publication: February, 2012
Publication type: News item
In a nutshell: Trauma clinic nurses in Wales will be trained to help people with alcohol problems after a project in Cardiff led to a quarter of people reducing their drinking.
Length of publication: Web page
Acknowledgement: Alcohol Research UK
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Source: Alcohol and Alcoholism 2012, 47 (1), p52-56
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
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.
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Source: Demos
Date of publication: April, 2011
Publication type: Report
In a nutshell: This interim report analyses the causes of, and possible responses to, binge-drinking among young adults ages 18-25 in the UK.
Length of publication: 46 page report
Some important notes: The final report is due in June 2011. Further information about the report can be found by clicking here.
Acknowledgement: Alcohol Policy UK
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Source: Social History of Medicine, 2009, 22 (3), p597-607
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Date of publication: December, 2009
Publication type: Journal article
In a nutshell: Binge drinking used to mean heavy drinking over a number of days, now it tends to mean a single drinking session which leads to drunkeness. This paper looks at the contemporary history of binge drinking and the relationship between science and policy exploring key themes, possible agenda for future research and raising questions.
Length of publication: 11 page Journal article
Acknowledgement: Alcohol Policy UK
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