Alcohol Misuse Needs To Be Controlled With More Powerful Action, Says BMA

Even though strategies to bring a control to irresponsible drinking are in the right direction, we may need more action.

Elaborating on this, Dr Vivienne Nathanson, BMA Head of Science and Ethics, said: "In our recent report on the misuse of alcohol, the BMA called for the introduction of many of the measures announced today so we're very pleased the Government has listened to us. The BMA believes that if the Government is serious about tackling the UK binge drinking culture, even tougher action will be necessary. The evidence demonstrates that in order to address the major drivers of alcohol consumption governments need to focus on price and availability. Today's proposals will only scratch the surface.