Institute of Alcohol Studies

ias.org.uk

30 April 2026 11:40

The EASL–Lancet Liver Commission has published a major new report, that calls for much more action on tackling rising liver disease in Europe, including: - Restricting digital alcohol marketing - Health warnings on alcohol - Aligning alcohol taxes... www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Institute of Alcohol Studies

ias.org.uk

30 April 2026 11:06

Our latest podcast episode is out!🎙️ We spoke to Laura Cury and Emma Thompson about the Global Alcohol Policy Conference in Brazil - covering tax reform, conflict of interest, and why "getting to SAFER, faster" has never felt more urgent. Listen here: www.ias.org.uk/podcast/gett...

Alcohol Focus Scotland

alcoholfocus.bsky.social

28 April 2026 10:37

38 bars and pubs in Aberdeen were allowed to stay open longer over 3 years. The results weren't good. ➡️Ambulance call outs up 11.5% on weekends ➡️8.5% increase in reported crime The greater the availability of alcohol - the greater the harm. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Institute of Alcohol Studies

ias.org.uk

28 April 2026 10:25

In our latest blog, Dr Damon Morris shows why not all alcohol spending is equal. ➡️ Cut off-trade alcohol → £2.5bn added to GVA ➡️ Improve public health Time to rethink the “economy vs health” narrative. @sarg-scharr.bsky.social @damonm1989.bsky.social www.ias.org.uk/2026/04/28/t...

Alcohol Focus Scotland

alcoholfocus.bsky.social

15 April 2026 13:17

Our #AlcoholFreeKids campaign is supported by more than 60 organisations, including partners @scottishfamilies.bsky.social The #ScotGov has a duty to uphold every child’s right to the highest attainable standard of health including by protecting children and young people from #AlcoholMarketing