Commenting on the publication of the Quality Improvement Scotland Report entitled “Understanding Alcohol Misuse in Scotland“, Mary Scanlon MSP, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Health & Wellbeing, said:
“There are some shocking statistics in this report. Alcohol consumption has increased by 23% in the past ten years, and this has led to much greater regular underage drinking. Particularly harrowing is the revelation that 15% of young people admitted to A&E during a five-week survey were aged 12 or under, and some were as young as 8.
“High alcohol consumption by young people can become chronic alcohol addiction when they’re older. In some cases, the underlying problem is mental health such as depression. Early intervention is the best way forward in terms of addressing the problem, making sure that young people in need of help are given relevant information about support services and are helped to face up to and tackle their alcohol consumption.
“Scottish Conservatives welcome this report and hope that it will present an opportunity for the Scottish Government to thoroughly address the problems alcohol can cause for young people. “
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