The updated analysis was done in collaboration with the University of Glasgow (Jane Barlow/PA)
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Minimum unit pricing (MUP) has contributed to a 3.5% fall in off-trade alcohol sales, according to updated analysis.
The figures from Public Health Scotland (PHS) show reductions in cider, perry and spirits, while sales of fortified wine and ready-to-drink beverages increased.
Consumption was at 9.9 litres of pure alcohol per adult – equivalent to 19.1 units per week and the lowest level in Scotland since 1994.
Minimum unit pricing (MUP) has contributed to a 3.5% fall in off-trade alcohol sales, according to updated analysis. The figures from Public Health Scotland (PHS) show reductions in cider, perry and spirits, while sales of fortified wine and ready-to-drink beverages increased. Consumption was at 9.9 litres of pure alcohol per adult – equivalent to 19.1 units per week and the lowest level in Scotland since 1994. The updated estimates of population-level alcohol consumption in Scotland were higher than previously reported. Lucie Giles, PHS public health intelligence principal, said: “The incorporation of data giving improved coverage of alcohol sales in the independent sector allows for a more robust analysis of that sector and a more accurate estimate of population alcohol consumption.
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A new peer advisory committee of people living with addictions and family of loved ones lost to addiction are hoping to improve addiction services in Grey-Bruce with their input.
“How can you improve services and community response to addiction if the people who have experienced addiction aren’t part of the conversation?” asked Alison Govier, who has put the advisory group together.
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Govier is a Canadian Mental Health Association manager who is co-ordinator of the Community Drug & Alcohol Strategy partnership, which includes public health, hospital withdrawal management, mental health groups, school boards and police.
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