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

National Offender Management Service – Alcohol Interventions Guidance

Source: National Offender Management Service

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Date of publication: February, 2010

Publication type: Report

In a nutshell: This best practice guidance provides guidance on the effective commissioning, management and delivery of a range of interventions for alcohol misusing offenders.

Length of publication: 181 pages

Some important notes: The guidance is also available in separate sections by clicking here

Acknowledgement: Alcohol Policy UK

Local Routes: Guidance for developing alcohol treatment pathways

Source: Alcohol Policy UK

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Date of publication: December, 2009

Publication type: News item

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.

Length of publication: Web page

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

Publication type: News item

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.

Length of publication: Web page