Eighteen young people aged 14 to 22 have been appointed as commissioners by youth charity Young Scot to oversee the programme. They are asking the public to submit a range of evidence, including visual material, anecdotal stories or academic reports, which help show how widely alcohol is consumed.
The commissioners will submit their findings to the Scottish Government next year and these will be used to inform policy on alcohol advertising, marketing and treatment.
Siobhan Graham, a youth commissioner from Peebles, said: "I'm exposed to the problem our country has with alcohol. The commission is giving young people an opportunity to make a difference."
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