Institute of Alcohol Studies
Institute of Alcohol Studies
Alcohol Alert - June 2024
Alcohol Alert - June 2024
Alcohol Alert - June 2024
Friday 28th June 2024
Explore BMA's push to reduce drink driving limits with Professor Sir Ian Gilmore and Suzanne Wood.
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Get the buttons here!Driving Change: Lowering Drink Driving Limits
Episode Overview
- The BMA proposes lowering the drink driving limit to reduce harm.
- Understanding blood alcohol levels can be complex but crucial.
- Effective policy requires enforcement and public awareness.
- Collaborative efforts are key to successful policy change.
- Future BMA leadership aims to continue advocating for health policies.
"If you're going to drive, don't drink at all, because there's no hard and fast rule."
In this episode of the Alcohol Alert Podcast, the spotlight is on the British Medical Association's (BMA) bold call to lower the drink driving limit. Professor Sir Ian Gilmore, a liver doctor and BMA President, joins Suzanne Wood, Head of Population Health at the BMA, to unravel the reasons behind this consensus statement.
With a sprinkle of humour, Sir Ian shares his 'hobby horse' passion for reducing drink driving limits, noting how England is now the only country in Europe with such a high threshold. The discussion dives into the intricacies of blood alcohol levels, leaving you pondering whether your favourite aftershave might just tip the scales! But it’s not all numbers and percentages; the conversation also touches on broader measures needed to make this policy effective.
From enhancing police enforcement to raising public awareness, you'll find out what it takes to make roads safer. The episode wraps up with insights into the BMA's collaborative efforts, involving 23 organisations rallying behind this cause. It's a fascinating look at how policy change requires more than just a statement – it demands unity and action. As Sir Ian reflects on his tenure as BMA President, he leaves us with thoughts on future aspirations and challenges for his successor.
Tune in for an engaging mix of serious policy talk and light-hearted anecdotes that might just make you rethink that next glass of wine before hitting the road. Why not listen and see how these conversations might impact the future of alcohol policies?