Alcohol

Question 1

What led to the end of the gin craze?

Answer 1

1. Increases in gin taxation

2. Poor grain harvests

Question 2

Treatment for alcohol dependence

Answer 2

• CBT
• Behavioural approaches - behavioural couples therapy, behavioural self-control for moderation goal
• Motivational interviewing
• Social behaviour and network therapy (SBNT)

Question 3

Which conditions are wholly attributable to alcohol?

Answer 3

1. Alcoholic liver disease
2. Alcoholic neuropathy
3. Chronic pancreatitis
4. Alcoholic cardiomyopathy
5. Alcoholic gastritis
6. Alcohol-related accidents

Question 4

Effective health promotion strategies in relation to alcohol

Answer 4

1. Price increases: taxation, minimum price
2. Restricting availability: opening times, reducing outlet density, age restrictions

• Less effective policies
  3. Drug and alcohol education
  4. Mass media campaigns