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Alcohol Programme 2008-2011
The Alcohol Programme is focused on co-operation for reducing alcohol-related harm. Many stakeholders in society can reduce alcohol harms through their decisions and action.
Reducing alcohol-related harm through co-operation
The Alcohol Programme is based on the joint efforts of the state, municipalities and various associations and organisations. The programme consists of effective interventions forming an integral whole. The goals of the programme can be attained through regional and sub-regional co-operation rather than by solitary efforts. "The whole village" is needed to sober up the drinking culture.
Methods of harm reduction
- Alcohol policy
- Substance abuse prevention
- Care and services for substance abusers
A new programme period runs from 2008 to 2011
The Alcohol Programme was launched by the Government in 2004. It was preceded by a Government resolution on alcohol policy. The current Government decided to continue the implementation of the programme in 2008-2011. The National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) is the principal programme co-ordinator, helping municipalities implement the programme.
The Government supports the alcohol programme through the health promotion policy programme. The programme also has some elements in common with the policy programme concerning the well-being of children, young people and families. In addition, it supports the ongoing project to restructure local government and services.