Scotland

Scotland has a separate alcohol policy from England and Wales. This page provides links to the main Scottish alcohol resources. The resources on this page are based on Scottish policy which may not be the same as the Department of Health.

Useful websites

These Scottish based websites contain links to a variety of useful resources and further information.

• NHS Health Scotland Alcohol Resources
  NHS Health Scotland provide a number of resources for 'Alcohol Brief Interventions' including: Alcohol Brief Interventions: Professional pack (including practictioners and trainers) Alcohol Brief...
• Alcohol Information Scotland
  The Alcohol Information Scotland website provides a wide range of information on alcohol for Scotland. This includes statistics, research, publications, key policy documents and practice guidelines as...
• Alcohol Focus Scotland
  Alcohol Focus Scotland is the national charity in Scotland for alcohol issues.
• Alcohol Focus Scotland Factsheets
  A range of downloadable factsheets on alcohol harm covering sexual health, older adults, stress, behaviour, head injuries and students etc. English and Scottish alcohol policy varies so these materials...
• Alcohol InfoScotland
  A website aimed at the general public which includes myths and truths, drinking time machine, booze quiz, and a drinking diary, as well as other alcohol related information.
• The Scottish Government - Alcohol
  The main web page for alcohol on The Scottish Government's website containing updates on recent Scottish policy development. It also contains general information on health and economic impacts, and key...

Integrated Care Pathway Guides

• Scottish Integrated Care for Drug or Alcohol Users: Principles and Practice Update 2008
  This document has been produced as part of the work of the Scottish Advisory Committee on Drug Misuse (SACDM) Working Group on Integrated Care in order to provide further guidance and information on what...
• Effective Interventions Unit: Integrated Care Pathways Guide 8: Problem substance use in pregnancy and reproductive health
  This is the eighth in a series of guides published by The Scottish Government on developing and implementing Integrated Care Pathways (ICPs). This document is not an ICP. It is a 'guide' which can assist...

Other articles

• Reducing harm and changing culture: Scotland's National Plan for Action on Alcohol Problems
  The prime purpose of the Scottish National Plan for Action on Alcohol Problems is 'to reduce alcohol-related harm in Scotland' through prevention and education, protection and control, and the provision...