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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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

📽️ In our cancer film, Professor @LindaBauld of @EdinUniUsher highlights the increased risk of female breast cancer when drinking above the CMO’s low risk guidelines. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Full film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAJ88YJixrQ&t=2s

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“The Polish government has decided to amend its regulations regarding the promotion and sales of alcoholic beverages. This move comes after a company, OLV, introduced vodka packaged in colourful tubes, similar to those used for children’s fruit mousses.”

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After adjusting for inflation, the prices of beer, wine and spirits have fallen during the cost-of-living crisis.

Fruit and fish are the only other food and drink categories that haven’t got more expensive in real terms since January 2021.

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In Europe, impacts of alcohol and alcohol advertising can seem to be everywhere—even in marginalized communities such as LGBTQIA+ spaces.

To change these environments and protect the most vulnerable, strong policies are needed to #RedefineAlcohol. 🛡️

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