Home > Research > Publications & Outputs > The new policy mix: alcohol, harm minimisation ...
View graph of relations

The new policy mix: alcohol, harm minimisation and determined drunkenness in contemporary society.

Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

Published

Standard

The new policy mix: alcohol, harm minimisation and determined drunkenness in contemporary society. / Measham, Fiona C.
In: International Journal of Drug Policy, Vol. 17, No. 4, 07.2006, p. 258-268.

Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

Harvard

APA

Vancouver

Measham FC. The new policy mix: alcohol, harm minimisation and determined drunkenness in contemporary society. International Journal of Drug Policy. 2006 Jul;17(4):258-268. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2006.02.013

Author

Measham, Fiona C. / The new policy mix: alcohol, harm minimisation and determined drunkenness in contemporary society. In: International Journal of Drug Policy. 2006 ; Vol. 17, No. 4. pp. 258-268.

Bibtex

@article{b773602c5027426b9bd6621e600cc154,
title = "The new policy mix: alcohol, harm minimisation and determined drunkenness in contemporary society.",
abstract = "This paper reflects on the relationship between harm reduction, demand reduction, and supply reduction (collectively, harm minimisation) in relation to the individual, socio-economic, and legal regulation of alcohol, focusing on changing consumption patterns of youths and young adults in the UK. Firstly, harm reduction and practices of self-regulation are considered within the British context of an apparent culture of intoxication, with evidence of determined drunkenness amongst young people that builds upon a longstanding tradition of northern European drinking characterised by weekday restraint and weekend excess. Secondly, demand reduction and the predominant public health programme of recommended sensible drinking levels are discussed in relation to the credibility gap between such messages and contemporary alcohol-related attitudes and behaviours. Thirdly, looking at supply, recent legislative changes and broader developments in the alcohol industry are explored. They counterbalance economic deregulation of licensed leisure with the increased criminalisation of some drinkers. In order to produce the most effective policy mix, individualised models of harm reduction and demand reduction need to be located within broader, culturally appropriate, and context-specific policies that consider the socio-economic, political, and environmental factors influencing harm, demand, and supply.",
keywords = "Alcohol harm reduction, Supply and demand reduction, Young people, United Kingdom",
author = "Measham, {Fiona C.}",
note = "RAE_import_type : Journal article RAE_uoa_type : Social Work and Social Policy & Administration",
year = "2006",
month = jul,
doi = "10.1016/j.drugpo.2006.02.013",
language = "English",
volume = "17",
pages = "258--268",
journal = "International Journal of Drug Policy",
issn = "0955-3959",
publisher = "Elsevier",
number = "4",

}

RIS

TY - JOUR

T1 - The new policy mix: alcohol, harm minimisation and determined drunkenness in contemporary society.

AU - Measham, Fiona C.

N1 - RAE_import_type : Journal article RAE_uoa_type : Social Work and Social Policy & Administration

PY - 2006/7

Y1 - 2006/7

N2 - This paper reflects on the relationship between harm reduction, demand reduction, and supply reduction (collectively, harm minimisation) in relation to the individual, socio-economic, and legal regulation of alcohol, focusing on changing consumption patterns of youths and young adults in the UK. Firstly, harm reduction and practices of self-regulation are considered within the British context of an apparent culture of intoxication, with evidence of determined drunkenness amongst young people that builds upon a longstanding tradition of northern European drinking characterised by weekday restraint and weekend excess. Secondly, demand reduction and the predominant public health programme of recommended sensible drinking levels are discussed in relation to the credibility gap between such messages and contemporary alcohol-related attitudes and behaviours. Thirdly, looking at supply, recent legislative changes and broader developments in the alcohol industry are explored. They counterbalance economic deregulation of licensed leisure with the increased criminalisation of some drinkers. In order to produce the most effective policy mix, individualised models of harm reduction and demand reduction need to be located within broader, culturally appropriate, and context-specific policies that consider the socio-economic, political, and environmental factors influencing harm, demand, and supply.

AB - This paper reflects on the relationship between harm reduction, demand reduction, and supply reduction (collectively, harm minimisation) in relation to the individual, socio-economic, and legal regulation of alcohol, focusing on changing consumption patterns of youths and young adults in the UK. Firstly, harm reduction and practices of self-regulation are considered within the British context of an apparent culture of intoxication, with evidence of determined drunkenness amongst young people that builds upon a longstanding tradition of northern European drinking characterised by weekday restraint and weekend excess. Secondly, demand reduction and the predominant public health programme of recommended sensible drinking levels are discussed in relation to the credibility gap between such messages and contemporary alcohol-related attitudes and behaviours. Thirdly, looking at supply, recent legislative changes and broader developments in the alcohol industry are explored. They counterbalance economic deregulation of licensed leisure with the increased criminalisation of some drinkers. In order to produce the most effective policy mix, individualised models of harm reduction and demand reduction need to be located within broader, culturally appropriate, and context-specific policies that consider the socio-economic, political, and environmental factors influencing harm, demand, and supply.

KW - Alcohol harm reduction

KW - Supply and demand reduction

KW - Young people

KW - United Kingdom

U2 - 10.1016/j.drugpo.2006.02.013

DO - 10.1016/j.drugpo.2006.02.013

M3 - Journal article

VL - 17

SP - 258

EP - 268

JO - International Journal of Drug Policy

JF - International Journal of Drug Policy

SN - 0955-3959

IS - 4

ER -