The UK Government's positive contribution to harm reduction in the night time economy, but we still need a better informed approach

摘要

The 2012 UK Government's Alcohol Strategy is generally well thought through, making the most of limited evidence and offers the realistic prospect of change. Few doubt the negative impact alcohol has on our communities and it is right that the interests of those who treat victims of alcohol-related harm and disease have been given priority. Yet the Strategy still promulgates the notion that alcohol is an acceptable social drug, an hedonic rite: ' 1.2 In moderation, alcohol consumption can have a positive impact on adults' wellbeing, especially where this encourages sociability', doing little to curb its availability through a mixed range of retail outlets.