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Drinkaware response to Alcohol Concern's report, 'Right Time, Right Place'

26 Oct 2010

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In response to the Alcohol Concern report ‘Right time, right place’, which recommends that professionals regularly working with young people should incorporate alcohol harm reduction strategies into their work, Chris Sorek, chief executive of alcohol awareness charity, Drinkaware, says:

 

“Research shows that children and young people will listen to trusted sources, so there is no doubt that professionals play a key role in reducing alcohol related harm among young people.* 

 

“However youth professionals need to be supported in this role – more than half 53% stress they do not have enough support to deliver alcohol education, so we fully back these calls for appropriate alcohol training, resources and supervision.* Professionals operate in extremely challenging environments and working together to provide them with the best information and advice to pass on to young people is vital. 

 

“Professionals don’t work in isolation.  Parents have a crucial role to educate young people about alcohol.  Children learn about alcohol at home so helping parents to be good role models and to broach the topic of alcohol with their children at an early age, before they start to drink, is key. 

 

“Drinkaware has worked with a team of professionals to develop much-needed interactive workshop plans and factsheets, available free of charge from www.drinkaware.co.uk/professionals. The Drinkaware parents section provides useful information and advice for parents www.drinkaware.co.uk/parents.

 

“For more information on alcohol and parenting go to www.drinkaware.co.uk.”

 

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To interview a spokesperson, please contact:

Laura Ellis

Communications Officer

Email: lellis@drinkaware.co.uk 

Tel:     020 7766 9914

Mob:   07917 135 436

 

Notes to Editors:

  • * All research is taken from an e-mail survey sent to the Guardian Professional database and promoted on the Drinkaware microsite. The Guardian Professional website and Drinkaware microsite encouraged those working with young people to fill out an 8 minute survey conducted via email. 337 professionals (14% teacher, 15% youth worker, 15% health professional, 16% social care, 40% other) from across the UK completed the survey from 6 to 13 March 2009.
  • Drinkaware advises men to stay within the recommended guidelines of 3-4 units of alcohol per day (equivalent of a pint and a half of lager) and women to stay within 2-3 units per day (equivalent of a 175ml glass of wine).
  • Drinkaware provides consumers with information to make informed decisions about the effects of alcohol on their lives and lifestyles. Our public education programmes, grants, expert information, and resources help create awareness and effect positive change. An independent charity established in 2007, Drinkaware works alongside the medical profession, the alcohol industry and government to achieve its goals.  For further information visit www.drinkaware.co.uk 
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