McMillan Highlights Alcohol Awareness Week

Friday, October 02, 2009.
Posted by Webmaster (webmaster@wemyssbay.net).

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP West of Scotland) has today (Friday) welcomed the news that this year's 'What's in it for me?' campaign will be tackling alcohol.

The campaign's Alcohol Awareness Week will be from 4-10 October 2009 and aims to increase awareness amongst Scots and demonstrate that making positive choices, changing drinking habits and drinking more responsibly will enable them to get more out of their day, week and weekend – at work, at home and with friends or family.

Now in its third year, Scotland's Alcohol Awareness Week is going from strength to strength. Over the past two years, this innovative partnership between government, the alcohol industry, health professionals and the voluntary sector has been working together to promote a common responsible drinking message.

Mr McMillan said, "Alcohol misuse has a major impact not only on health, but also on the creation of safer and stronger communities. Organisations across Scotland are signing up to support Alcohol Awareness Week, understanding that they can play a key role in promoting responsible drinking, whether that be to their staff, service users or customers.

"Now in its third year, Scotland's Alcohol Awareness Week is going from strength to strength. Over the past two years this innovative partnership between government, the alcohol industry, health professionals and the voluntary sector has been working together to promote a common responsible drinking message.

"This is why I felt it important to visit the SPAR store in Wemyss Bay and highlight Alcohol Awareness Week.

"To find out more about what will be going on during Alcohol Awareness Week and who is involved visit the campaign website www.alcoholawarenessweek.com or call 0800 7 314 314."