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12836Why we need a long-term vision to tackle alcohol harm in the UK
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Why we need a long-term vision to tackle alcohol harm in the UK

Alcohol harm is one of the biggest yet most overlooked public health challenges we face, with the impact felt not only in hospitals and clinics, but in our homes, workplaces, and local communities. The cost is staggering, estimated at over £27 billion a year in England alone, through pressure on the NHS, social care, crime, […]

Poppy Hull

11 Nov 2025

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1363Measuring alcohol in populations

Measuring alcohol in populations

Annie Britton

28th October 2016

1362The power of the media in shaping perceptions of alcohol issues

The power of the media in shaping perceptions of alcohol issues

Heide Weishaar

14th October 2016

1361Tackling obesity – parallels with alcohol

Tackling obesity – parallels with alcohol

Vanessa Hebditch

11th October 2016

1360Drink-driving: Time has come – we need a lower limit

Drink-driving: Time has come – we need a lower limit

Jon Foster

10th October 2016

1359Bang per buck – a recent history of white cider

Bang per buck – a recent history of white cider

Peter Rice

6th October 2016

1358Alcohol misuse is ‘everybody’s business’

Alcohol misuse is ‘everybody’s business’

Katherine Brown

30th September 2016

1357The effect of alcohol on the probability of conception

The effect of alcohol on the probability of conception

Smriti Bhatta

29th September 2016

1356Beer duty cuts – don’t believe the hype

Beer duty cuts – don’t believe the hype

Aveek Bhattacharya

27th September 2016

1355Alcohol Stories – Exploring accounts and practices of alcohol use, suicide and self-harm

Alcohol Stories – Exploring accounts and practices of alcohol use, suicide and self-harm

Amy Chandler

22nd September 2016

1354Helping local areas reduce the impact of alcohol harm

Helping local areas reduce the impact of alcohol harm

Kevin Fenton

26th August 2016

1353London’s Night Tube: A leap into the unknown

London’s Night Tube: A leap into the unknown

Aveek Bhattacharya

19th August 2016

1352Self-satisfied and self-indulgent: The IOC gives a gold medal winning performance

Self-satisfied and self-indulgent: The IOC gives a gold medal winning performance

Michael Thorn

9th August 2016

1351When does alcohol sponsorship of sport become sports sponsorship of alcohol?

When does alcohol sponsorship of sport become sports sponsorship of alcohol?

Lauri Beekmann

18th July 2016

1350Alcohol, the ‘elephant in the room’

Alcohol, the ‘elephant in the room’

Phil Cain

4th July 2016

1349Beyond ‘Ab Fab Britain’: responsible parenting and lower affordability best explain falls in underage drinking

Beyond ‘Ab Fab Britain’: responsible parenting and lower affordability best explain falls in underage drinking

Aveek Bhattacharya

1st July 2016

1348Does drink really make you happy?

Does drink really make you happy?

Ben Baumberg Geiger

27th June 2016

1347It’s time to stop work, it’s time to drink beers

It’s time to stop work, it’s time to drink beers

Richard Purves

10th June 2016

1346The paradox of waning alcohol consumption? It’s the culture, stupid!

The paradox of waning alcohol consumption? It’s the culture, stupid!

Joan Costa-i-Font

24th May 2016

1345The ‘Baby Boomer’ effect of increased alcohol-related harm

The ‘Baby Boomer’ effect of increased alcohol-related harm

Tony Rao

11th May 2016

1343Alcohol and pregnancy… a cross-cultural perspective

Alcohol and pregnancy… a cross-cultural perspective

Lisa Schölin

29th April 2016