Webinar on Tackling Alcohol Dependence, 19 Apr
Public Policy Exchange will be hosting a webinar on Tackling Alcohol Dependence: Treating Addiction and Improving Public Health which will take place on Tuesday, 19 April 2022 between 9:30am and 1:00pm.
Key Speakers
- Annabelle Bonus, Director of Evidence and Impact at Drinkaware
- Professor Jonathan Shepherd CBE, Professor at the University of Cardiff Crime and Security Research Institute
Programme
- Discuss the impact of Covid-19 on levels of alcohol dependence and numbers of alcohol-related deaths
- Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment services provided by local authorities and identify areas of improvement
- Analyse how to deliver early interventions for individuals in 'at risk' groups
- Discuss the successes of alcohol prevention programs as a means to decrease crime, improve health, and reduce hospital admissions locally
- Consider the wider determinants of alcohol dependency and how this can shape future policy
- Identify how to meet the needs of vulnerable people and communities, building resilience and minimising harm through effective safeguarding protocols
- Explore strategies for combatting alcohol related mental health issues and discuss methods to integrate mental health support into treatment services
- Scrutinise the link between alcohol, domestic violence and abuse and respond appropriately
- Examine existing marketing regulations and discuss methods to reduce the visibility of alcohol advertising to 'at risk' groups
- Consider opportunities to utilise taxation to decrease levels of alcohol consumption, particularly through duties on alcohol
- Explore how to improve partnership working between local authorities, the NHS, mental health services, Jobcentre Plus, providers of adult social care, local housing and criminal justice agencies
- Identify ways to improve and enact strong enforcement licensing laws for shops, pubs and clubs.
For more details,please contact jdoorgunah@parlistudies.org