Institute of Alcohol Studies

Ready-to-drink canned cocktails are no longer viewed as “low-rent” by the alcohol industry, according to the FT.

Alcohol giants invest in RTDs such as BuzzBallz to attract Gen Z consumers with products that are cheaper, more heavily marketed & often higher in strength…

“The kudos of doing something first was really appealing to a small government which was pushing for independence.”

On the Alcohol Alert podcast, Dr @AlastairMacG57 & Dr Lesley Graham, @SHAAPAlcohol, discuss capturing the “perfect moment” for MUP.

👂 : https://www.ias.org.uk/podcast/shaaps-20th-anniversary-lessons-from-two-decades-of-alcohol-policy-reform/

Angela Rayner will make it harder for pubs to be converted into housing or offices, referencing the role they play.

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Yet often missing from the conversation is the growth of cheap supermarket alcohol and its impact on pubs across the country…

Gaming and metaverses are now key targets for alcohol marketing.

We know children are exposed to alcohol ads across these platforms, and we know exposure makes them likely to drink earlier and more. What of their right to health?

‘Digital Intoxication’: https://youtu.be/9tIye2pKvYw