The Institute of Alcohol Studies has today published A Healthier Future: a long-term vision to tackle alcohol harm in the UK – a new expert consensus report developed with over 40 of the country’s leading researchers, clinicians, and public health advocates.
The report sets out a shared vision for a society where alcohol harm is rare and equal opportunities for good health and wellbeing exist for all. It identifies three national targets for the next decade: halving risky drinking, expanding access to specialist alcohol treatment, and reversing record levels of alcohol deaths.
To achieve these goals, the experts highlight a set of high-impact policy measures including fairer alcohol pricing, restrictions on marketing, clear product labelling, and sustained investment in treatment and prevention.
The report calls for coordinated, cross-government action to deliver progress, emphasising that meaningful change cannot be achieved by the health system alone. It argues that a mission-driven approach – drawing together health, justice, economic, and social policy – is essential to reduce the growing toll of alcohol harm.
Watch our short film, which explains the report further:
For full methodology, data and detailed findings, see the accompanying Technical Report.
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