Rural Matters – Understanding alcohol use in rural Scotland: Findings from a qualitative research study

This project presents findings about the cultural and social context of drinking in rural areas and barriers to accessing services in rural Scotland. A literature review was undertaken, and five community consultations and 25 semi-structured interviews were conducted with healthcare and service providers, individuals with lived experience of alcohol harm, young people and family members of people with alcohol problems.

Recommendations have been developed from this evidence for research, policy and practice, in order to prevent alcohol harms and improve support.

Watch the video of the launch of SHAAP’s report, which includes recommendations for research, policy and practice, held over Zoom on 23 September 2020.