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An independent organisation that seeks to bridge the gap between science and public policies to reduce alcohol-related harm Follow: @instalcstud.bsky.social
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Joined June 2013
...this extra investment will pay for itself several times over in reduced demand on the NHS and by keeping people in work. "After a decade of cuts to public health, this government is committed to shifting the focus of healthcare from sickness to prevention."
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A UCL study found that 46% of UK alcohol consumers might change their drinking habits if calorie labels were introduced, supporting their potential role in public health. In our latest blog, Dr @Flosheen explains.
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RT @DanCardenMP: I was pleased to host Sir Ian Gilmore and @UK_AHA in Parliament this morning. We need the Labour government to act on ris…
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...proven effective at reducing alcohol harm. Minimum Unit Pricing for alcohol has reduced alcohol-specific deaths by 13% in Scotland, with the greatest benefits seen among the most disadvantaged communities. We hope this will be a keystone policy in a national alcohol strategy."
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Today is #WorldCancerDay🎗️ Did you know alcohol causes cancer? Most people don’t, because the alcohol industry wants to keep it that way 🚨 Only 13% of Brits are aware ⚠️ No health warnings on labels It's time for change. Watch our film w. @LindaBauld:
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Why is @Diageo struggling? 📉 Sales are down, shares have tanked nearly 30%, and investors are nervous. One major investor sold its stake due to the rise in weight-loss drugs but also due to “problems with [Diageo’s new management]” @ByRobDavies reports.
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"Who would stand to lose from a more informed public?" Dr Nason Maani @spidermaani explores how the alcohol industry actively obstructs efforts to include harm-related information on labels.
The evidence for the link between alcohol and cancer is strong and public awareness is low. Should we introduce cancer warning labels on alcohol products? @spidermaani looks at the case for the idea
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📢 PhD Opportunity | Fully funded @ESRC, @LivUni, @AlcoholFocus. ⚕️To explore the impact that the UK Internal Market Act has had on the powers of devolved administrations to protect public health and prevent NCDs. 📅 Deadline: 27 Feb 🔗 Apply now:
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In our latest podcast we spoke to Tim, a long-standing member of Alcoholics Anonymous & trustee, and Dr Kieran Moriarty, the godfather of Alcohol Care Teams & AA trustee🎙️ - AA's success - Whether its religious roots are a barrier - The term 'alcoholic'
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...that also includes other effective interventions and policies, such as making alcohol less cheap and less available, less heavily marketed, and improving access to alcohol treatment and support."
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...as acceptable to consume a drug and then operate the most dangerous piece of machinery that most of us have access to.” - Dr Katherine Severi. @TheBMA has called for the limit to be reduced to 50mg for everyone, and then to 20mg (effectively zero).
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Drone delivery of alcohol poses risks by significantly increasing availability, potentially driving higher consumption and harm. In our latest blog, Professor Simone Pettigrew argues for the need for proactive restrictions. @georgeinstitute
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"This one of the few remaining places where it's still possible to drink at lunchtime in the workplace. Most of the rest of the world of industry has moved on from that." - Lib Dem MP @Steffanaquarone. Should Parliament's bars be closed?
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