Alcohol
This section gives details of the alcohol-related programme of work being taken forward by Health Scotland and our partners. You'll also find links to alcohol learning opportunities, research, publications and related websites.
Background and policy information
An introduction to what's driving our work on alcohol and drugs and why.
News & Events
Alcohol learning
Details of opportunities for learning and training about alcohol issues and related networks for sharing knowledge and best practices.
Brief Interventions training for trainers – currently under development
A programme of training and support for Alcohol and Drug Action teams support officers is currently under development with the Scottish Association of Alcohol and Drug Action Teams.
Alcohol networks
Health Scotland contributes to the Scottish Executive National Alcohol and Drugs Communications Group and convenes a group for alcohol health improvement and public health specialists.
ALCOHOL RESOURCES
Alcohol research
Ongoing research, evaluations, work on the evidence base and links to published research on alcohol and drugs.
Alcohol publications
Listings of alcohol and drugs reports, evaluations, leaflets and other printed materials produced by Health Scotland.
Alcohol links
Related pages and websites on alcohol and drugs for various audiences from Health Scotland, our partners and other organisations.
Alcohol and Ageing Report
A report for professionals on the impact of alcohol on Scotland’s ageing population.
Women and Alcohol
A report for professionals on a variety of issues relating to women and alcohol.