Source: Medical Journal of Australia, 2011, 195 (11) p690-693
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
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Source: British Association for Sexual Health and HIV
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
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Source: Alcohol Concern
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
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Source: Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Date of publication: June, 2011
Publication type: Report
In a nutshell: This report presents the findings from a major study of young people and their relationship with alcohol, and explores the wide range of influences on their drinking.
Length of publication: 91 page report
Some important notes: A summary is also available by clicking here.
Acknowledgement: Alcohol Concern
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Source: Centre for Public Health
Date of publication: January, 2011
Publication type: Report
In a nutshell: This report examines whether those areas where more teenagers are being admitted to hospital with alcohol related problems are also the areas where young people have more sexual health problems (e.g. chlamydia infections, teenage pregnancies, abortions and other sexually transmitted infections).
Length of publication: 33 page report
Acknowledgement: Alcohol Policy UK
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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: Alcohol Concern
Date of publication: April, 2011
Publication type: Report
In a nutshell: This report recommends simple steps that A&E departments can take to identify ‘at risk’ young drinkers in order to provide them with access to appropriate early interventions at times when they are more receptive to advice.
Length of publication: 6 page report
Some important notes: The press release can be accessed by clicking here.
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Source: Department for Education
Date of publication: February, 2011
Publication type: Research
In a nutshell: This report looks at both the immediate benefits of treatment and the longer-term benefits. According to researchers, for every pound invested in these services it saves the taxpayer between £5-£8 over a lifetime.
Length of publication: 117 page report
Some important notes: The executive summary can be accessed by clicking here.
Acknowledgement: Alcohol Concern
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Source: Alcohol Learning Centre
Date of publication: October, 2010
Publication type: Resource
In a nutshell: This toolkit provides guidance on supporting young people who are experiencing or at risk of, alcohol related harm.
Length of publication: 63 page toolkit
Acknowledgement: Alcohol Policy UK
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Source: Alcohol Education and Research Council
Follow this link for full report
Date of publication: August, 2010
Publication type: Report
In a nutshell: Some of the key findings are:
Length of publication: 5 page summary, 75 page full report
Acknowledgement: Alcohol Policy UK
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