Alcohol what governments and institutions do or dont do about alcohol and the conditions and problems associated with its misuse

Definition of Alcohol Beverage a drink containing ethanol psychoactive drug depressant

The Prohibition: A Brief History enacted in the early 1900s in Canada. drinking establishments closed. These were seen as places of drunkenness and misery Repealed in 1920s L.C.B.O

What does alcohol policy mean? control the supply and/or affect the demand education and treatment programs alcohol control and harm- reduction strategies. Serve the interests of public health and social well-being

The Key Players in Ontario Politicians and their Advisors Government Staff Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (ACGO) Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) Alcohol producers, retailers, distributors, marketers and member of the hospitality industry

LCBO Importation Transportation Warehousing and sale

AGCO Enforces Liquor License Act (controls the sale, service, and consumption of alcohol)

Socio-Economic Status and Policy Many groups of people in terms of Socio-Economic Status Not one universal set of rules that can be applied to satisfy all the problems Higher Socio-Economic Status is associated with better health

Advertisement Policy

Advertisement 2003, 700,000 alcohol ads aired 400,000 airing in Ontario alone Only 390,000 Public Service announcements 1.8/1 Ad to PSA How can we let this happen? Characteristics good looking partiers Humour sex appeal. Problem Attractive to younger generations as well

Why is this happening? Notice Restrictions on advertising category How many Yes can you see? void in regulations

Consequences

Morbidity, Health, and Social Problems from alcohol use 1 litre increase per capita alcohol consumption = 5.9 male and 1.9 female mortalities per inhabitants Also, +1 litre = 17% in male and 13% female increase in total cirrhosis rate (chronic liver disease)

38.6% of fatal motor vehicle crashes were attributed to alcohol in 199

Groups at particular risk Women Youth Seniors First Nations and Inuit peoples Driving-while- impaired offenders First Nations youths 2- 6 times greater risk

Money Money Money

Chart Information 14.6 billion 36.6% of total costs for substance abuse 7.1 billion due to productivity loss 2.3 billion for law enforcement 1.1 billion in direct costs 15% of Health Care budget due to Alcohol

Prevention MADD support services to victims heighten awareness save lives and prevent injuries on the road. 2002, 53 million dollars spent by the government of Canada million for research 33.9 million for prevention programs 1.8 for salaries and operating funds

Prevention Policies Zero Tolerance Policy Drinking Ages Breath Sampling

What to Consider Void in Advertisement Policy Approx. 11% of healthcare budget is spent Government Spent 53 million on prevention, is this enough?

Questions Should alcohol Producers be on the list of Key Players in making alcohol policy? Should the Drinking age in Ontario be raised? Why isnt there strong regulations for advertisement?

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