Institute of Alcohol Studies

Deprived areas have 70% more vape shops, bookmakers, off-licences and takeaways than in prosperous areas.

They also have half the number of childcare facilities and 25% less social infrastructure such as gyms, cafes and pubs.

For years IAS has…

“Near universal adherence” – says the alcohol industry about its own rules. Nothing to see here, apparently. 🙄

Self-regulation has always been the industry’s favourite shield, and this Portman Group audit proves why it doesn’t work

A system designed…

New @SARG_SCHARR study busts a big alcohol industry myth.

Claims that reducing alcohol consumption “hurts the economy” ignore a key fact: people don’t burn the money they don’t spend on alcohol – they spend it elsewhere.

Using UK input–output… 🧵

Is an alcohol-free January better with support?

In our latest blog, Joe Marley of @AlcoholChangeUK explores the evidence behind the Dry January® challenge, the role of behaviour change tools, and why approach matters.