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Like sugar for adults: The effect of non-dependent parental drinking on children and families
The Alcohol and Families Alliance joined together with the Institute of Alcohol Studies and Alcohol Focus Scotland to work on an exciting new research project into parental drinking and its impact on children. While there is a significant amount of research on the impact of chronic drinking on families and children, far less is known about the impact of ‘moderate’ or ‘lower risk’ drinking. The project aimed to address this by investigating the impact of alcohol on children across a range of drinking levels and patterns.
In October 2016 we held two inquiries to hear oral evidence, one in London and one in Scotland. Caroline Flint MP chaired the London inquiry and we heard from a variety of people with experience in this area. Both events uncovered some fascinating findings.
We also asked for written submissions and a consultation was carried out by market research agency ORB. The final report was launched in Parliament in October 2017.
The Alcohol and Families Alliance joined together with the Institute of Alcohol Studies and Alcohol Focus Scotland to work on an exciting new research project into parental drinking and its impact on children. While there is a significant amount of research on the impact of chronic drinking on families and children, far less is known about the impact of ‘moderate’ or ‘lower risk’ drinking. The project aimed to address this by investigating the impact of alcohol on children across a range of drinking levels and patterns.
In October 2016 we held two inquiries to hear oral evidence, one in London and one in Scotland. Caroline Flint MP chaired the London inquiry and we heard from a variety of people with experience in this area. Both events uncovered some fascinating findings.
We also asked for written submissions and a consultation was carried out by market research agency ORB. The final report was launched in Parliament in October 2017.
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