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Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · 17h

📢Analysis by @aha-uk.bsky.social shows that introducing an alcohol duty escalator could fund and sustain the salaries of 37,000 nurses or police officers.

The UK Gov must act in the public interest and take this opportunity to deliver real benefits this Autumn Budget.

ahauk.org/news/frontli...

New Analysis: Raising alcohol duty to fund frontline workers

The government could generate £3.4 billion over the next five years by increasing duty on non-draught alcohol in line with inflation and reintroducing a 2% annual escalator.

ahauk.org

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Alcohol Focus Scotland @alcoholfocus.bsky.social · 11h

If you are experiencing thoughts about ending your life, or feel unable to keep yourself safe, please call 999 or go to A&E and ask for the contact for your local mental health crisis team.

You can also speak to the Samaritans 24 hours a day on 116 123 or visit their website

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Alcohol Focus Scotland @alcoholfocus.bsky.social · 11h

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, another opportunity to highlight the strong links between #Alcohol and #Suicide

Alcohol is a depressant drug which can worsen existing mental health issues 🙁

Action to improve #MentalHealth means taking action to reduce alcohol harm

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Alcohol Health Alliance UK @aha-uk.bsky.social · 20h

We've written to @dantomlinson.bsky.social
calling for alcohol duty to match inflation, and reintroduction of the 2%+ RPI annual escalator.

If introduced at the #AutumnBudget, gov could generate an extra £3.4bn— enough to fund and sustain 37,000 nurses or 35,000 teachers.

ahauk.org/news/frontli...

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Alcohol Focus Scotland @alcoholfocus.bsky.social · 19h

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay

There are strong links between heavier alcohol use and poor mental health

We've now added a poster on alcohol and mental health to our #AlcoholAwareness Poster series

Posters are available to download from our website

https://twp.ai/9PXCcD

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Alcohol Focus Scotland @alcoholfocus.bsky.social · 1d

#LiverDisease is one of the main causes of #LiverCancer

If we accept that only a small minority are at risk of an #AlcoholDeath - it weakens the case for bold action

The truth is that around 1 million of us are drinking at levels that could seriously harm our health

#LiverCancerAwarenessMonth

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Alcohol Focus Scotland @alcoholfocus.bsky.social · 1d

October is #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth

A new global study is calling for action to address the hidden harms of men’s alcohol use on women and children

scienmag.com/global-study...

Global Study Reveals Overlooked Harm Caused by Men’s Alcohol Consumption

A Global Call to Address the Hidden Harms of Men’s Alcohol Use on Women and Children A comprehensive global analysis spearheaded by La Trobe University’s Centre for Alcohol Policy Research has unv

scienmag.com

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Balance North East @balancene.bsky.social · 1d

1/ 8/10 people in the NE see alcohol as a big problem. We’re supporting proposals nationally for mandatory health labelling.
Hear from people in the NE on why current alcohol labels are failing to provide basic health information. #ReduceAlcoholHarm 🔽

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Alcohol Focus Scotland @alcoholfocus.bsky.social · 2d

October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

1 in 2 Scots don't know that alcohol causes cancer.

Alcohol companies would prefer to keep you in the dark about the link between alcohol and cancer. 🤫

Find out more about alcohol and cancer on our website⬇️

https://twp.ai/9PX6KF

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Alcohol Focus Scotland @alcoholfocus.bsky.social · 3d

Thoughtful article quoting our 2017 research that showed that over half of parents admitted being tipsy or drunk in front of their children.

The author argues that drinking in front of children normalises alcohol and can cause anxiety or embarrassment

inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...

I regret taking my children to the pub - drinking in front of them is not Ok

I enjoyed a glass or two of wine while my toddler ran loose - now I think it's better to get a babysitter

inews.co.uk

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Alcohol Health Alliance UK @aha-uk.bsky.social · 4d

Join us for the online launch of our new report Killer Tactics 2: Business as Usual.

Together with @ashorguk.bsky.social and @oha-updates.bsky.social we discuss real life examples of
industry lobbying,delaying and undermining health policy.

Register👇
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f998f9...

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Alcohol Focus Scotland @alcoholfocus.bsky.social · 4d

Interested to hear more about #AlcoholFree #LGBT spaces and #nightlife

Concerning context though that many alcohol free #LGBT community spaces in Scotland have closed over the past few years

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 4d

Beth discusses the changing drinking landscape and the history behind LGBTQIA+ communities and the pleasures of nightlife. How can these important pleasures be maintained whilst removing the risks and barriers alcohol poses?

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Alcohol Focus Scotland @alcoholfocus.bsky.social · 4d

Looking forward to hearing more about these studies on #AlcoholMarketing to #LGBT communities and #AlcoholFree nightlife spaces for these communities

We know that the #LGBT community is targeted by alcohol companies & there is a dearth of alcohol free community spaces

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 4d

📢Welcome to our 4th and Final SHAAP/ @sarnalcohol.bsky.social Alcohol Occasional of the 2025 series.
🌈Today we are exploring Alcohol and LGBTQIA+ Communities with Beth Meadows and Kat Petrilli 👇 #AlcOcc25

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Alcohol Focus Scotland @alcoholfocus.bsky.social · 7d

October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

1 in 2 Scots don't know that alcohol causes cancer.

Alcohol companies would prefer to keep you in the dark about the link between alcohol and cancer. 🤫

Find out more about alcohol and cancer on our website⬇️

www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/information-...

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Alcohol Focus Scotland @alcoholfocus.bsky.social · 7d

"Reports published by the advertising industry themselves revealed that advertisers claimed and presented evidence that various campaigns increased consumption by recruiting new drinkers, encouraging new drinking occasions and targeting people who are already heavy drinkers."

Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · 8d

Alcohol marketing is pervasive and persuasive, driving alcohol-related harm including among children and young people.

In our latest blog, Dr Peter Rice explains why regulations are needed:

www.ias.org.uk/2025/10/02/a...

Making the case for regulating alcohol marketing in Scotland: A recent review of the evidence and next steps - Institute of Alcohol Studies

Dr Peter Rice summarises the recent Public Health Scotland review of alcohol marketing, and what should be done about it.

www.ias.org.uk

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Commercial Determinants Research Group @cdoh-rg.bsky.social · 14d

Corporate profit is being prioritised over public health. Discover how corporate power is driving public health crises in the upcoming documentary, Unmasking Influence. #CDOH #CorporatePower @maizie333.bsky.social

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 9d

👏In tonight's debate @ronamackaysnp.bsky.social called for:
🩺Better education for healthcare professionals about #FASD
🏷️Alcohol labelling to highlight the risk of #FASD

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 8d

☕️SHAAP's latest media monitor is here🥳

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Alcohol Focus Scotland @alcoholfocus.bsky.social · 8d

The biggest winners from #MUP? 🏆

The most vulnerable and heaviest drinkers.

Yet more evidence that #MUP drives down health inequities caused by alcohol according to a new rapid evidence review from Canada

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

The impact of alcohol minimum pricing policies on vulnerable populations and health equity: A rapid review

Alcohol minimum pricing policies, including minimum unit pricing (MUP), are effective strategies for reducing alcohol consumption and related harm. Ho…

www.sciencedirect.com

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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 16d

"The Higher The Density, The Higher The Harm." | Listen UP Episode 7 - Marc Buchanan - Coming Soon!

Marc Buchanan of @alcoholfocus.bsky.social discloses the problem with high‑density alcohol areas — and how avoiding them can steady your sobriety.

EP 7 - LIVE THU 25TH SEPT 2025

lk2.app/lu

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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 8d

"Different Groups Experience Alcohol Differently..." | Listen UP Ep 7 - Marc Buchanan - Listen Now!

If events centre around alcohol, plan your way to stay sober and included - set meet points, allies, and exits. Marc Buchanan of @alcoholfocus.bsky.social explains.

EP 7 - OUT NOW - lk2.app/luep7

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Alcohol Focus Scotland @alcoholfocus.bsky.social · 9d

#BigAlcohol wants us to think only those with an addiction die because of alcohol

They hide the truth by denying us health information on their products

Mandatory health warning labels should be part of a range of prevention measures included in our next #AlcoholStrategy

Alcohol Focus Scotland @alcoholfocus.bsky.social · 9d

We're hiring! 📢

We're currently recruiting for a Policy Manager, Maternity Cover, Fixed term for 1 year

Find out more and apply 🔽

https://twp.ai/9PVaJx

Alcohol Focus Scotland @alcoholfocus.bsky.social · 10d

How much alcohol does a 'social drinker' drink? 🤷

#BigAlcohol uses vague terms to conceal the reality that even 'moderate' or 'social' drinking might seriously harm our health

To save lives we need to see an expansion of early detection of liver disease