Policy reports
A drinking nation? Wales and alcohol
November 2010
Alcohol has been produced and consumed in Wales for around 4,000 years and has played a major role in the social, economic and cultural life of the country. But alcohol consumption has risen markedly in recent decades, with many people drinking well beyond the recommended guidelines.
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Achieving positive change in the drinking culture of Wales
October 2011
This research report reviews the existing evidence on what effect policy changes actually have on drinking patterns and culture. Although focused specifically on Wales, this work is international in its scope.
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An unhealthy mix? Alcohol industry sponsorship of sport and cultural events
February 2011
Sponsorship of sporting and cultural events by the alcohol industry is common practice and is part of an increasingly diverse marketing mix designed to attract new drinkers and increase sales in existing drinkers.
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Counting the cost: irresponsible alcohol promotions in the night-time economy in Wales
February 2010
Alcohol Concern examines the prevalence of alcohol promotions within the night-time economy in Wales.
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Future proof: can we afford the cost of drinking too much?
November 2009
This review examines levels of per capita alcohol consumption and alcohol-related mortality in the UK over the past 25 years.
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Keeping it in the family: growing up with parents who misuse alcohol
April 2008
This report by Alcohol Concern and The Princess Royal Trust for Carers highlights the negative effect that parents' chronic drinking can have on children.
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Making alcohol a health priority: opportunities to curb alcohol harms and reduce rising costs
February 2011
This report highlights the rising trends of poor health and well-being linked to alcohol misuse in England and the poor state of the current public health response.
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Message on a bottle: does the public have enough information about what they are drinking?
July 2009
Alcohol Concern has been looking at how much information is available to the public about the unit content of the alcohol products they are buying.
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New media, new problem
August 2011
This report looks at how children and young people are at risk of being exposed to alcohol marketing and pro-drinking messages via the internet.
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Off measure: how we underestimate the amount we drink
December 2009
The Off Measure report shows that drinkers in the UK underestimate how much they drink by approximately one bottle of wine per week per drinker.
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One on every corner
September 2011
The relationship between off-licence density and alcohol harms in young people.
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Overexposed and overlooked
October 2011
Alcohol Concern's survey of over 2,300 children and young people reveals concern at alcohol marketing exposure and support for stronger regulation that robustly protects under-18s.
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Right time, right place: alcohol-harm reduction strategies with children and young people
October 2010
Alcohol consumption by under-18s remains a significant problem for the UK and whilst government policy has often focused on how to tackle alcohol as a public nuisance issue insufficient attention has been paid to the health problems that young people face.
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Swept under the carpet: children affected by parental alcohol misuse
October 2010
This report by Alcohol Concern and The Children's Society highlights the significant impact on children of parental alcohol misuse.
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The price is right: protecting communities through action on alcohol sales
May 2009
This report investigates the relationship between the price of alcohol, consumption levels and alcohol-related harms.
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Unequal partners: a report into the limitations of the alcohol regulatory regime
July 2008
A detailed analysis of official data and primary research into the way alcohol is sold in England
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What's the damage? Negative health consequences of alcohol misuse in Wales
June 2010
The results of a survey by Alcohol Concern Cymru show that many people in Wales remain ill-informed about the possible effects of alcohol on their health, and about what is sensible drinking.
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White cider and street drinkers: recommendations to reduce harm
April 2011
Professionals working with homeless and dependent street drinkers have expressed concern for many years that white cider - often sold cheaper than bottled water - seems to have a particularly damaging effect on the health and behaviour of the people they work with.
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