Introduction to alcohol misuse
Read our guide to alcohol misuse and the impact on the health and wellbeing on individuals, families and the wider population. Here you will learn more about the latest public health campaigns and find out where to access additional information and advice.
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Available to RCN members
Who is this resource for?
This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.
What will this resource give me?
- information on the financial impact of alcohol dependence
- latest key statistics on alcohol misuse in England
- recent updates on public health initiatives around safer drinking
- ·not-for-profit organisations which aim to support the reduction of alcohol harm
- access to further information and resources.
Resource last reviewed
4 Jan 2022
Resource lead
The RCN delivers quality-assured and up-to-date resources for the nursing workforce. Reviewed annually in line with the RCN Quality Assurance policy, all RCN Learn resources meet the RCN’s Nine Quality Standards.
