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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“In some ways – because so many people drink alcohol – perceiving yourself to have a problem feels arguably more unusual than with another drug.”

🎙️Dr @WilliamHaydock of @collect_voice discusses alcohol treatment on our latest podcast 🎧

Links to listen: https://www.ias.org.uk/podcast/12327/

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We’ve published a new report on #LGBT views on #AlcoholMarketing

@DrDaveWhiteley, whose ‘Performing Solidarity’ research uncovered ‘a complex web’ of alcohol marketing targeting the community, gives his thoughts on the report.

https://www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/news/news/community-not-a-commodity-the-lgbt-communitys-views-on-alcohol-marketing/

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How could England improve upon Scotland and Wales’ Minimum Unit Pricing policies?

Watch our film to find out.

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On Saturday, Vietnam’s National Assembly voted to increase taxes on alcohol and tobacco, and introduce a new tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.

The tax rate on beer and strong liquor will rise to 70% by 2027, before reaching 90% in 2031.

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