Aims

To support the free and open dissemination of research findings and information on alcoholism and alcohol-related problems. To encourage open access to peer-reviewed articles free for all to view.

For full versions of posted research articles readers are encouraged to email requests for "electronic reprints" (text file, PDF files, FAX copies) to the corresponding or lead author, who is highlighted in the posting.

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Thursday, August 23, 2007




Welcome to the latest

'What's new on the Alcohol Information Scotland website'




arrow New on the site

Latest publications include:


Indications of Public Health in the English Regions 8 : Alcohol

Association of Public Health Observatories

Scottish Alcohol Research Framework

Scottish Executive


Alcohol Misuse 2006: Campaign Evaluation

Scottish Executive


The Normalisation of binge drinking? An historical and cross cultural investigation with implications for action

The Alcohol Education and Research Council






arrow Highlights from latest media comment



Date

Publication

Publisher


21st August

Rates of alcohol-fuelled violence increase across Scotland

The Scotsman


19th August

Scottish Ministers propose tougher sentences for drunk-related crime

Scotland on Sunday


16th August

Ministers consider tax measures to curb youth drinking problems

The Independent


15th August

Cheshire Police Chief calls for ban on public drinking

Various sources


14th August

Funding injection for alcohol community work

Alcohol Focus Scotland


14th August

Alcohol-related illness eclipsing health gains due to reduced smoking rates

The Times


13th August

Council proposals aim to tackle anti-social behaviour caused by alcohol.

BBC News


13th August

Survey suggests warnings about drinking and cancer link being missed

The Herald






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arrow Forthcoming Events



A list of forthcoming workshops, training courses, seminars and conferences



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