Working Towards a Holistic Alcohol Strategy in Europe: Communication, Education and Public Awareness, 30 September 2010, Brussels

Venue: The Silken Hotel, Brussels

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Programme

10:00 Chair's Welcome and Opening Remarks. Mrs. Mariann Skar, Secretary General, Eurocare (confirmed)

10:15 Reducing Alcohol Related Harm – The European Commission Perspective

* Lessons Learned from Five Priority Themes
* Soft Law Approach – Compliance Challenges in Member States
* Toward Successful Standardized Excise Duties – Challenges and Future Solutions
* Funding Programmes and Opportunities at EU Level

Speaker:

Mr. Michael Huebel, Head of Unit - Health Determinants, DG SANCO, European Commission (confirmed)

10:45 First Round of Discussions

11:35 The Regional Dimension – Comparative Experiences on Alcohol Related Harm
* Burden of Alcohol Related Consequences – Comparing Path Dependent Behaviour in Europe
* Draft Global Strategy to Reduce the Harmful Use of Alcohol – Identifying Pertinent Challenges for the Future
* Alcohol Policy at Regional Level – What Have We Learned So Far?
* Recommendations for Future Actions

Speaker:

Dr. Sarah Wamala, Director General, Swedish National Institute of Public Health (confirmed)

12:00 Second Round of Discussions

13:30 The Social Cost of Alcohol – Raising Public Awareness in Europe
* Child Abuse and Domestic Violence – Examples of Awareness Raising Campaigns
* Protecting Children and Young People from Commercial Exposure to Alcohol – Examples of Effective Restrictions in EU Member States
* Reducing Injuries and Death from Alcohol Related Road Traffic Accidents – Latest Developments

Speaker:

Mrs. Mariann Skar, Secretary General, Eurocare (confirmed)

13:55 Third Round of Discussions

14:45 Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder – Campaigning for Greater Information and Public Awareness Across Europe
* Protecting Unborn Children – Policy Recommendations
* Better Protection through Better Prevention
* Current Initiatives – Some Good Practices

Speakers:

Dr Kieran O'Malley, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Belfast Trust, Northern Ireland (confirmed)
Dr Nicolaas van der Lely, Paediatrician, Netherlands (confirmed)

15:35 Fourth Round of Discussions

16:05 Chair's Summary and Closing Remarks

16:10 Networking Reception and Refreshments

16:45 Symposium Close