Tackling Alcohol in South Lakeland
Alcohol
misuse in Cumbria is historically high, with high levels of
hospital admissions as a result of alcohol when compared
nationally.
A
National Alcohol Strategy was released in March 2012 and
included proposals such as the introduction of a minimum unit price
and a consultation on a ban of multi buy promotions for
alcohol.
There is an
Alcohol Reduction Strategy for South Cumbria. The current
priorities for 2011/12 with regards to alcohol are:
- Proxy Sales - This is where an adult purchases alcohol for a
person under the age of 18, which is illegal.
- Preloading - This refers to the consumption of a large
amount of alcohol at home before a night out.
Alcohol misuse is also one of the priorities for the area
identified in the
Health Profile of South Lakeland for 2011.
Every Action has Consequences -
A campaign that has been launched to tackle violence resulting from
alcohol after a Adam Rogers was killed by a single punch.
The South Lakeland Community Safety Partnership has also
produced a booklet titled "Your Child and Alcohol".
Alcohol Awareness
A series of short videos have been produced by the South
Lakeland Community Safety Partnership and Barrow Crime and Disorder
Reduction Partnership in conjunction with Cumbria Constabulary. The
videos are aimed at parents and other adults, but are also suitable
for younger people. They aim to show the potential impacts of
drinking excessive amounts of alcohol.
Who pays the price? "The
one with the alcohol poisoning"
"Who pays the price? "The
one with the sex"
Who pays the price? "The
one with the violence"
Who
pays the price? "The one with the death"
Advice, Support and Further Information on
Alcohol
| Organisation |
Information |
| DART (Drug and
Alcohol Recovery Team) |
This team covers Cumbria, operated by Cumbria Partnership
NHS Foundation trust providing support and services. |
| Change4life |
Alcohol
Campaign - Tips on cutting down on alcohol, an interactive
tool that will help you assess your drinking levels and information
on the risks of alcohol. |
| Drink Aware |
A wide range of information available. Includes a "My Drink
Aware" tool that enables you to track your consumption in units,
cost and calories. |
| NHS Choices |
Alcohol Calorie Counter - Did you know a glass of wine can
contain as many calories as a slice of cake? and more
information. |
| NHS Choices |
Alcohol and Drugs during Pregnancy - Advice on drinking in
pregnancy and the effects that it can have on your baby. |
| NHS Choices |
Preventing Alcohol Poisoning - Explains the effects of
alcohol on the human body in terms of units drank. |
| BBC |
Alcohol Addiction |
| Cumbria
Constabulary |
Information on Drug and Alcohol related crime. |
| Alcohol
Concern |
The national agency for alcohol misuse
campaigning. |
| Talk to
Frank |
A support service which can be contacted by e-mail,
telephone, text or instant messager. It is suitable for individuals
who may need help, as well as friends and families. It is
aimed at young adults. |
| Childline |
Advice and support for children and young people
regarding alcohol. |
| Teenage Health
Freak |
Includes information on alcohol for teenagers as well as
other topics. |
| Alcoholics
Anonymous |
A support group for people addicted to
alcohol. |
| Al Anon Family
Groups |
Provide support for anyone whose life is, or has been
affected by someone else's drinking. |