Drinkaware Response To Health Select Committee Report On Alcohol Policy, UK

Main Category: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs
Article Date: 10 Jan 2010 - 0:00 PDT

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Reacting to a report from the Health Select Committee on Alcohol, which calls for an overhaul of the Government's alcohol policy, Chris Sorek, Chief Executive of alcohol awareness charity Drinkaware, says:

"Binge drinking is one of the biggest blights on today's society and it's imperative that action is taken to minimise the grim effects of alcohol misuse. The financial and social impact of alcohol misuse affects everyone, whether they drink alcohol or not.

"No one solution on its own will tackle the British drinking culture - a range of measures are needed to combat the harm caused by alcohol misuse. Education plays a critical role - all too often people are drinking without knowing about units, health risks or sometimes even the strength of their favourite drink.

"Changing the drinking culture in Britain won't happen overnight, but with the right support, information and advice, people can assess their drinking habits and the role alcohol plays in their lives and start to change their attitudes and behaviour for the better.

"People need to know that alcohol misuse can have a harmful effect on their physical and mental health, personal safety and relationships - without knowing this, it will be difficult for them to make the right choices about drinking. Tips on cutting back and advice on keeping track of your units also helps to minimise alcohol-related harm. People can find out more about alcohol and calculate the units* they're drinking by visiting http://www.drinkaware.co.uk."

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