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Country presentation England. Dr Eileen Kaner University of Newcastle upon Tyne. Newcastle upon Tyne. Newcastle upon Tyne. Advances in implementing alcohol-interventions in PHC since 2000. Publication of a National Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy But a consultation exercise only

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Country presentation England

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  1. Country presentationEngland Dr Eileen Kaner University of Newcastle upon Tyne

  2. Newcastle upon Tyne • Newcastle upon Tyne

  3. Advances in implementing alcohol-interventions in PHC since 2000 • Publication of a National Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy • But a consultation exercise only • Strong focus on young drinkers • Strong criminal justice slant • Under emphasis on health, hazardous drinkers, alcohol-related problems in mainstream population

  4. Barriers to implementing evidence-based alcohol intervention in PHC • The strong alcohol lobby in the UK • A glut of health initiatives in PHC • Low morale of PHC professionals – recruitment & retention problems • Lack of incentives for alcohol-related work • Over-focus on alcohol dependence by PHC professionals

  5. Key advances that would help … • A comprehensive national alcohol strategy • Top-down endorsement of alcohol-related intervention work • Financial or professional incentives for alcohol-related work • Recognition of the full range of alcohol-related problems • A balance in focus on illicit drugs versus alcohol

  6. What needs to change in England • Government will • Recognition of the issue • Confidence to act • Money for alcohol-related intervention & research

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