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Cristina Ribeiro, MD IDT,IP

A Call for Action. National Plan to Reduce Alcohol Related Problems. 4th European Alcohol Policy Conference EUROCARE. Cristina Ribeiro, MD IDT,IP. Brussels, 21- 22 June 2010. National Plan to Reduce Alcohol Related Problems. Pillars Background International National

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  1. A Call for Action National Plan to Reduce Alcohol Related Problems 4th European Alcohol Policy ConferenceEUROCARE Cristina Ribeiro, MD IDT,IP Brussels, 21- 22 June 2010

  2. National Plan to Reduce Alcohol Related Problems • Pillars • Background • International • National • Intervention areas • Goals and targets • Some measures 4th European Alcohol Policy ConferenceEUROCARE MC Brussels, 21- 22 June 2010

  3. National Plan to Reduce Alcohol Related Problems A Coordination Clear Targets A national network for treatment An Alcohol Forum • Pillars MC Brussels, 21- 22 June 2010

  4. National Plan to Reduce Alcohol Related Problems 4th European Alcohol Policy ConferenceEUROCARE Coordination Brussels, 21- 22 June 2010

  5. Coordination Interministerial Council National Council National Coordinator CentralAdministration Municipalities Civil Society NGO’s Other organizations 4th European Alcohol Policy ConferenceEUROCARE Technical Comission Comissão Técnica Sub Comissions Brussels, 21- 22 June 2010

  6. National Plan to Reduce Alcohol Related Problems 4th European Alcohol Policy ConferenceEUROCARE Coordination Clear Targets Brussels, 21- 22 June 2010

  7. National Plan to Reduce Alcohol Related Problems • To reduce the: • Prevalence of drunkenness from 20,7% to 18 % (2007-2011), on the population; • Prevalence of drunkenness from 34,6% to 30 % (2007-2011), on the young people between 15-24; • Mortality rate from 18.8%000 to 14%000. Goals and targets Brussels, 21- 22 June 2010 8

  8. National Plan to Reduce Alcohol Related Problems 4th European Alcohol Policy ConferenceEUROCARE Coordination Referral Network Clear Targets Brussels, 21- 22 June 2010

  9. National Plan to Reduce Alcohol Related Problems 4th European Alcohol Policy ConferenceEUROCARE National Fórum Coordination Referral Network Clear Targets Data Base Brussels, 21- 22 June 2010

  10. National Plan to Reduce Alcohol Related Problems • Methodology • Pillars • Background • International • National • Intervention areas • Goals and targets • Some measures 4th European Alcohol Policy ConferenceEUROCARE Brussels, 21- 22 June 2010

  11. Background - International “Global Strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol“ (WHO) 4th European Alcohol Policy ConferenceEUROCARE EU strategy on reducing alcohol related harm . European Alcohol and Health Forum . Committee on National Alcohol Policy and Action Brussels, 21- 22 June 2010

  12. Background - National • Increase in consumption prevalence ( 2001–2007) • During live time (75,6% - 79,1%) • In the last year (65,9% - 70,6%) • In the last month (59,1% - 59,6%) • For all age groups Alcohol consumption in Portugal Souce:Theconsumptionofpsychoactivesubstancesin general population - CEOS/IDT 2007 Brussels, 21- 22 June 2010

  13. Background - National 20,7% of the population got drunk in the last year 7,8% of the population got drunk in the last month Alcohol consumption in Portugal The binge drinking consumption occurs in 41, 6% of the population during life time Souce:The consumption of psychoactive substances in general population - CEOS/IDT 2007 Brussels, 21- 22 June 2010

  14. Background - National 1 880 people, under age of 65, died because of alcohol related diseases Alcohol related dead in Portugal 305 people died in car accidents with more than 0,5 g/l Souce: ACS, 2008 Brussels, 21- 22 June 2010

  15. National Plan to Reduce Alcohol Related Problems • Pillars • Background • International • National • Intervention areas • Goals and targets • Some measures 4th European Alcohol Policy ConferenceEUROCARE Brussels, 21- 22 June 2010

  16. National Plan to Reduce Alcohol Related Problems • Young people, children and the unborn child • Drink and driving • Adults and Workplace • Prevention, education and communication • Information Systems and data base • Treatment • Rehabilitation Intervention areas Brussels, 21- 22 June 2010

  17. National Plan to Reduce Alcohol Related Problems • Pillars • Background • International • National • Intervention areas • Goals and targets • Some measures 4th European Alcohol Policy ConferenceEUROCARE Brussels, 21- 22 June 2010

  18. National Plan to Reduce Alcohol Related Problems • Lower harmful consumption patterns • Promote abstinence during pregnancy • Higher level of protection for underaged • Reduce alcohol consumption among the youth • Reduce availability of alcohol • Better regulation of alcohol advertising 4th European Alcohol Policy ConferenceEUROCARE Brussels, 21- 22 June 2010 20

  19. National Plan to Reduce Alcohol Related Problems • Pillars • Background • National • International • Goals and targets • Intervention areas • Some measures 4th European Alcohol Policy ConferenceEUROCARE Brussels, 21- 22 June 2010

  20. National Plan to Reduce Alcohol Related Problems • Increase from 16 to 18 the serving/sales age limit; • Reduction of BAC for young and novice drivers usually more involved in alcohol-related road accidents; • Significant Increase in number of controls/ breath testing on the roads; • Tightening of fines and penalties for drunk-drivers causing accidents; Some measures Brussels, 21- 22 June 2010

  21. National Plan to Reduce Alcohol Related Problems • Introduction of educational school-family programmes involving young people and parents; • Introduction of training programs for health care professionals to increase ability to treat hazardous, harmful and alcohol dependence. Some measures Brussels, 21- 22 June 2010

  22. National Alcohol Referral Network • The main goals of the referral network are: • To develop and maintain a continuum of care • To deliver services in the most effective and appropriate manner • To provide a system of mutual case information exchange 4th European Alcohol Policy ConferenceEUROCARE Brussels, 21- 22 June 2010 24

  23. National Alcohol Referral Network • Involving different actors: • Institute on drugs and drug adiction • Primary Health Care • Mental Health Services • Non Governmental Organizations • Private health Sector 4th European Alcohol Policy ConferenceEUROCARE Brussels, 21- 22 June 2010 26

  24. National Plan to Reduce Alcohol Related Problems • So: • If you are going to drive, please don’t drink; • If you are pregnant, please don’t drink; • If you are under 18 years old, don’t drink. • And you all: • Help us to keep the alcohol issue high on the Portuguese political agenda in the next years period – 2009-2012 4th European Alcohol Policy ConferenceEUROCARE Brussels, 21- 22 June 2010

  25. INSTITUTO DA DROGA E DA TOXICODEPENDÊNCIA, I.P. cristina.ribeiro@idt.min-saude.pt idt@idt.min-saude.pt 4th European Alcohol Policy ConferenceEUROCARE www.idt.pt Thank you for your attention SERVIÇOS CENTRAIS Praça de Alvalade, nº 7 - 5º ao 13º1700-036 LisboaTelef. 21 111 91 00 / 21 111 90 99Fax: 21 111 27 95 Brussels, 21- 22 June 2010 28

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