Dig This - Alcohol is embedded in Guernsey’s culture, why does that matter?
In this episode Simon Sebire and Andrea Nightingale from the Health Improvement Commission discuss what the evidence is showing us about alcohol consumption in Guernsey and why collective action is needed.
Alcohol related deaths remain common and it is a leading cause of ill-health that has an unequal effect on society.
HIC promote public awareness campaigns like Count 14, which uses easy to understand advice on how much it is sensible to drink and also back the use of apps like Try Dry to help people monitor how much they are consuming.
Other simple acts, like starting your night with a non-alcoholic drink, can all help change behaviour.
Regulatory measures also have a role to play, with evidence from Scotland suggesting that minimum unit pricing, something resisted so far in Guernsey, has reduced drinking levels without impacting retailers.
From GPs to support services like Independence and Action for Children, support is available.
Nick Mann
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