Commenting on the report from the British Medical Association Board of Science, ‘Under the influence – the damaging effect of alcohol marketing on young people’, Alcohol Concern Chief Executive Don Shenker said:
“Alcohol Concern welcomes the launch of this report from the British Medical Association. It recognises that we need to make tough decisions to tackle our country’s growing alcohol problem.
“There’s no longer any doubt – the heavy marketing and promotion of alcohol, combined with low prices – are encouraging young people to drink at a level our health services are struggling to cope with.
“It’s high time the Government listened to the medical profession – alcohol is a major public health problem and it’s time for action to reduce the harm it causes.
Alcohol Concern