17th of June 2008 - Alcohol Policy

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17th of June 2008

FOR PUBLICATION:

LETTER TO THE EDITOR


Dear Sir,

ALCOHOL POLICY

As any professional will tell you, alcohol is mainly a problem for the young and poor who are ill-equipped to handle its affects and will greatly benefit from any enforced reduction in consumption caused by a rise in its price as well as the age at which it can be purchased for off-sales.

The middle aged higher earners, who can largely handle their drink and are unlikely to be found engaging in the nightly fracas in Lothian Road, may well quietly destroy their livers but will continue to do so unhindered in the privacy of their own homes.

The Scottish Government's consultation document is a proportionate response to a very real problem and I note that the British Medical Association (who would be the first to admit that they include a large number of alcoholics in their membership) has been quick to lend its support to the proposals.

Sincerely,



John Eoin Douglas