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Monday, November 19, 2007

Sturgeon's £25m To Battle Booze

HEALTH minister Nicola Sturgeon will today announce a multi-million pound funding boost to tackle alcohol misuse.

Funding for local alcohol and drug action teams is set to increase from £10million per year to £25million.

It will be used to tackle alcoholism and binge drinking.

There are also plans to expand rehabilitation and treatment services.
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