McMillan Backs Alcohol Awareness Month

West of Scotland MSP Stuart McMillan is fully backing Scotland's first ever Alcohol Awareness Week next month.

awareness week, from October 21-27, is an initiative by the Scottish Government, the alcohol industry, health services, voluntary sector and an array of supporters, including Scottish Rugby.

Mr McMillan said: "We know that most Scots drink responsibly but also that alcohol related health harm is on the increase. It can also be a trigger for crime, which we are trying to control in Inverclyde and throughout the West of Scotland. It is important that we all get to know the units in our drinks so we can make informed choices and take responsibility for our own consumption.”

Scottish international scrum half Mike Blair said: "We support responsible drinking and initiatives like Scotland's first ever National Alcohol Awareness Week. We hope this week-long initiative will help Scots find out about alcohol units and how to enjoy a drink without risking their health, which can only be a good thing.

"This week alcohol was sold at a Scotland international match in Murrayfield Stadium for the first time in a quarter of a century and many of our supporters probably enjoyed a drink during the match. The message to people is that alcohol can be enjoyed in a responsible way."