Alcohol misuse (health and wellbeing needs in South Tyneside)
Views
- A Life Education survey found that almost a third of children think that for adults who drink wine, five or more glasses a night is normal drinking behaviour.
- The Health Related Behaviour Survey has recently been repeated with comparisons drawn from previous survey carried out in 2012 / 13 as follows:
2012/13 (1292 respondents) | 2017 (2462 respondents) | |
|---|---|---|
| Year 6 pupils had an alcoholic drink (more than a sip)in the week before the survey was carried out | 6% | 5% |
| Year 8 pupils had an alcoholic drink in the week before the survey was carried out | 16% | 10% |
| Year 10 pupils had an alcoholic drink in the week before the survey was carried out | 31% | 27% |
- A point worth noting is 71% of year 8 boys and 46% or year 10 boys said they never drink alcohol, compared with 66% and 40% respectively who said the same in a wider sample.
- The 2012 Lifestyle Survey for South Tyneside, Gateshead and Sunderland identified that the proportion of adults over 18 who are drinking heavily on a single occasion, weekly or more often, is considerably greater than the England rate.
- Treatment service users are continually asked for their views to ensure that the treatment services are meeting their needs and that they are engaged throughout their whole recovery journey. Regular surveys and evaluation exercises ensures this process is met.