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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This is such an important point made by Labour’s @LucyRigby MP, and was ignored for many years when previous government’s froze alcohol duty.

Freezing alcohol duty helps supermarkets maintain much lower prices on alcohol than pubs.

@jamesmurray_ldn @RachelReevesMP @Dan4Barnet

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“It’s not our culture to have billboards covered in glamourised alcohol products. It’s not our culture to have bright pink alcohol that’s 9% alcohol and appealing to young people.”

Dr @maizie333 joins @DoctorChrisVT & @xandvt on ‘What’s Up Docs?’

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We are delighted to announce that Carolyn Lochhead has been appointed as our new chief executive.

Carolyn will be taking over the role from current chief executive Alison Douglas, who is stepping down after 10 successful years in post.

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https://www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/news/news/alcohol-focus-scotland-announces-carolyn-lochhead-as-new-chief-executive/

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