Policy and Advocacy: Alcohol, Guest editorial

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Two Drinks Max

In late 2010, most New Zealanders were bemused by the government’s failure to reduce the blood alcohol content limit from 0.08 to 0.05, opting instead for a further 2 years research. This was despite recommendations from the Law Commission and a raft of experts in the wider health and justice sectors. Unexpected support for lowering the limit came by means of the Herald on Sunday’s successful Two Drinks Max campaign. Editor Bryce Johns writes about the rationale behind the campaign.

Good for the goose - time to revoke liquor law exemptions

Friday, November 27, 2009

The Law Commission is currently considering public submissions on the reform of our liquor laws. Legislation regulating sale and supply is at the core of review’s efforts to reduce the harms of alcohol abuse, which are potentially present wherever alcohol is sold or supplied. The Drug Foundation asks why, then, does the Act allow for so many exemptions?

Alcohol is a drug too

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

The misuse of alcohol is one of the most significant public health issues facing Australia. At $A15.3 billion per annum, the financial toll on the community is certainly high, but so are the social costs. An increasing number of deaths, mental health issues and diseases are being linked to alcohol. Most frightening of all, says David Templeman, is the blasé attitude people have towards excessive drinking.

Alcohol, poverty and development

Wednesday, August 1, 2007

The use of alcohol presents a dual challenge in developing societies. Alcohol related problems, including addiction, family violence and so on, become an additional burden on families and communities already struggling with poverty. Perversely, experience shows that, once developing societies have begun to reduce poverty problems and create economic growth, alcohol consumption tends to rise, with a corresponding rise in related harm. In this guest editorial, Øystein Bakke introduces us to these issues.

New chief on the block

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

Early in 2007 ALAC Chief Executive Officer Mike MacAvoy stepped down after 12 years. Incoming CEO, Gerard Vaughan has extensive knowledge and experience within the health sector and is looking forward to applying his skills in the alcohol-related arena. In our Guest Editorial Gerard shares his first impressions of the new role.