Are You A Binge Drinker? BMA Scotland Calls For Compulsory Labelling Of Alcoholic Drinks

BMA Scotland today (Friday 3 October 2008) called on the Government to legislate for the introduction of compulsory labelling on all alcoholic products to help people understand and manage their drinking habits. The call comes in light of Scotland’s Alcohol Awareness Week (5 - 11 October 2007). Because of a lack of consistent advice and information on alcohol content and what constitutes a recommended unit, people are confused as to the amount of alcohol they actually drink.

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Filed under: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs on October 3rd, 2008