Institute of Alcohol Studies

Promoting an informed debate around alcohol’s impact on society

Our purpose is to advance the use of the best available evidence in public policy decisions on alcohol.

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@ITletters 76 advocates call on govt to stay the course & introduce health info labels on alcohol products as planned. @MichealMartinTD @SimonHarrisTD have faced down ferocious industry lobbying in the past & must do so again now.
See full list here: https://alcoholireland.ie/take-action/ireland-must-stay-the-course-on-alcohol-labelling/open-letter-alcohol-health-information-labelling/

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“We call on the Taoiseach and Minister for Health to ensure that the planned introduction in May 2026 of Ireland’s regulations on health information labelling of alcohol products is not derailed or delayed by alcohol industry lobbying.” – @AlcoholIreland

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It’s time for a national conversation on men’s health.

As we launch the call for evidence for our men’s health strategy, Professor Paul Galdas and GP Dr Mark Perera discuss some of the health problems men face.

What are your experiences? Share them here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/mens-health-strategy-for-england-call-for-evidence

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“@RachelReevesMP has fallen into the age-old trap of blaming and penalising the individual for their ill health while ignoring the root cause of the problem, primarily 3 ordinary products that are engineered for overuse – UPFs, alcohol and cigarettes”.

https://www.ft.com/content/dff39c8e-dda2-4f74-8c81-c2308c307ecc

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