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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What is the aim of the Conversation Cafe project in Scotland?

Allan Houston explains why teaching medical students about addictions and recovery is so important.

Listen to our latest podcast: https://www.ias.org.uk/podcast/humanising-healthcares-conversation-cafe-transforming-medical-education/

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Despite frequent claims that young people are drinking less, this study from @CLScohorts suggests that gen Z drinkers in their early 20s may now be drinking as much as – or more than – millennials did at a similar age.

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We’ve published our #AFSManifesto for the @ScotParl elections 🗳️

Our message for the next #ScottishParliament is simple:

#NoMoreHalfMeasures: Time to get serious about alcohol harm

Read our manifesto 🔽
https://www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/resources/No-More-Half-Measures-Website.pdf

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Globally, 28% of healthy years lost to breast cancer are due to just 6 lifestyle factors.

In the UK, 4 in 10 cancers are preventable with lifestyle changes.

The message is clear: prevention policies are crucial in reducing rates of ill-health and death.

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IAS plays a vital role in identifying gaps in research, highlighting blind spots for government, and narrowing the divide between research and policymaking.
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