National Alcohol Strategy 2000-2003 04

National Alcohol Strategy 2000-2003
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Date of publication: March 2001

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Part Three: Priorities and Outcomes

The National Drug Policy identifies five priorities for action on drug problems. Two of the priorities require a reduction in alcohol-related harm. For each of these priorities the Policy specifies a number of desired outcomes.

National Drug Policy

Priority One:

To enable New Zealanders to increase control over and improve their health by limiting the harms and hazards of alcohol use.

Outcome 1: Government staff and agencies

General acceptance by government staff of harm minimisation as an effective approach to reducing alcohol-related harm; and ongoing co-operation and collaboration amongst agencies involved in alcohol issues.

Outcome 2: Community involvement

Increased involvement of the community and particular subgroups within the community in reducing alcohol-related harm.

Outcome 3: School policies and education

More effective school policies and education in the school setting about healthy attitudes and practices to alcohol use.

Outcome 4: Workplace injury and productivity

Reduction in injury and loss of productivity in the workplace, linked to the use of alcohol.

Outcome 5: Treatment

Improved range, quality and accessibility of treatment options for people with alcohol problems.

Outcome 6: Expertise of health workers

Improved expertise of health workers in the alcohol field

National Drug Policy

Priority Three:

To reduce the hazardous and excessive consumption of alcohol, and the associated injury, violence and other harm, particularly on the roads, in the workplace, in and around drinking environments, and at home.

Outcome 1: Responsible drinking levels

Increase in the proportion of the population who do not exceed maximum responsible drinking levels.

Outcome 2: Alcohol and pregnancy

Reduction in the prevalence of drinking amongst pregnant women and women planning pregnancy.

Outcome 3: Drinking and young people

Reduction in the prevalence of binge drinking and other harmful drinking patterns among young people, including young Maori and young Pacific peoples.

Outcome 4: Alcohol and road crashes

Reduction in the rate of road crashes involving drivers who have consumed alcohol beyond prescribed blood alcohol content levels.

Outcome 5: Maori, alcohol and road crashes

Reduction in the rate of Maori death and injury caused by alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes.

Outcome 6: Alcohol-related crimes

Reduction in the rate of alcohol-related crimes, including criminal assaults and public order offences.

Outcome 7: Alcohol-related drownings and injuries

Reduction in the rate of alcohol-related drownings and alcohol-related injuries.

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Related information

Other Ministry of Health Strategies

Alcohol in New Zealand

National Drug Policy website