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Helping local areas reduce the impact of alcohol harm
The CLeaR self-assessment for alcohol tool, is a new evidence-based approach designed to help “kick-start local conversations between key stakeholders about how to improve the wide range of outcomes affected by harmful drinking”, says Kevin Fenton Read more »
London’s Night Tube: A leap into the unknown
Tonight marks the start of a new night transport service for the capital. But the benefits for the night-time economy have been overstated, argue Aveek Bhattacharya and Jon Foster Read more »
Self-satisfied and self-indulgent: The IOC gives a gold medal winning performance
The Olympics’ unhealthy relationship with junk food and alcohol continues Read more »
When does alcohol sponsorship of sport become sports sponsorship of alcohol?
Following Formula One’s sponsorship deal with Heineken, Eurocare vice-president Lauri Beekmann speculates over the real benefits to the funding of national and global sports for the major alcohol industry players Read more »
Alcohol, the ‘elephant in the room’
Journalist Phil Cain’s new book attempts to distil the essence of our relationship with alcohol Read more »
Beyond ‘Ab Fab Britain’: responsible parenting and lower affordability best explain falls in underage drinking
Young people today are much less likely to drink than previous generations, writes Aveek Bhattacharya, author of a new report looking into the causes of this phenomenon Read more »
Does drink really make you happy?
We need to work out which policies best balance alcohol’s pleasures against its harms, writes Dr Ben Baumberg Geiger Read more »
It’s time to stop work, it’s time to drink beers
The exclusive presence of the Carlsberg brand during this year’s Euro 2016 football tournament provides a ‘perfect opportunity’ to compare alcohol marketing in France with that of the UK, writes Dr Richard Purves Read more »
The paradox of waning alcohol consumption? It’s the culture, stupid!
Levels of global alcohol consumption have flatlined. Cultural changes may be one major reason why, says Dr Joan Costa-i-Font Read more »