Consumption

Policies that single out pregnant people’s drinking aren’t working, but there are other policies that appear to help

Professor Sarah Roberts looks at the most effective ways of reducing drinking among pregnant people.

Gone but not forgotten: Why was the Northern Territory’s Minimum Unit Price removed?

Why has Australia's Northern Territory ended its Minimum Unit Pricing policy? And do the arguments the governing Country Liberal Party (CLP) made against the policy...

“A meal is a way of connecting with somebody”

Alcohol Change UK's 'Feeding Recovery Project' guides local services on providing food support for people in addiction recovery, emphasising nutrition's role in health and well-being.

Rainbow-washing or genuine allyship? How alcohol companies target the LGBTQ+ community

Alcohol companies market heavily to LGBTQ+ communities, portraying themselves as allies while profiting from higher alcohol consumption rates among these groups. This blog critiques their...

‘Dark Apps’ uncovered: popular alcohol tracking apps backed by the alcohol industry mislead users

Apps to reduce drinking that are provided by alcohol industry-funded charities have been found to contain misinformation and may even increase drinking. Dr Roy-Highley and...

Alcohol calorie labelling might help change drinking habits

A UCL study found that 46% of UK alcohol consumers might change their drinking habits if calorie labels were introduced, supporting their potential role in...

It’s just a matter of time: drone-delivered alcohol in your neighbourhood

Drone delivery of alcohol poses risks by significantly increasing availability, affordability, and convenience, potentially driving higher consumption and harm. Professor Simone Pettigrew argues for the...

Latest Welsh research shows minimum pricing remains a cornerstone of alcohol harm reduction

The final evaluation of Wales' minimum pricing policy has been published, with Alcohol Change UK's Wales office examining the findings.

Alcohol’s contribution to climate change

Dr Megan Cook and Professor Sarah MacLean explain how little information exists about alcohol and sustainability, why this is an important area, and why public...

Alcohol warning labels featuring lived experiences attract greater attention

Do cancer warnings on alcohol work better if they feature graphic imagery or narrative imagery? A new eye-tracking study looked into this.

Beyond the ‘Wine Mum’: Understanding Midlife Women’s Drinking

Midlife women’s drinking is shaped by stress, societal norms, and shifting identities. While the “wine mum” stereotype simplifies this, a recent study of Australian women...

New alcohol mortality data presents a bleak picture for England

Alcohol deaths in England continue to rise, with the North East death rate overtaking Scotland's for the first time ever. Colin Angus looks at why...

An introduction to Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

What is FASD, how common is it, and how can people living with the condition be supported to live happy lives?

How can we improve public understanding that alcohol can cause cancer?

CancerWatch calls on the new government to develop a national alcohol strategy and introduce mandatory alcohol labelling to help inform consumers that alcohol can cause...

Corona Cero and the Olympics

The zero alcohol version of Corona - Corona Cero - was an official sponsor of the Olympics this year. In a small-scale qualitative study, researchers...

How can genetics help assess the potential harms of moderate drinking?

Understanding the effects of moderate alcohol consumption is complex due to confounding factors and ethical limits in research. Dr Stephen Burgess explains the benefits and...

Alcohol trade groups mislead Prime Minister on duty ‘increase’, putting revenue – and lives – at risk

Alcohol trade groups have repeatedly claimed that the increase in duty rates in August 2023 led to the Treasury losing millions in revenue. However, this...

Alcohol’s hidden calories: a missed opportunity in obesity policy

Why is alcohol - despite the high calorie content - missing from obesity policy documents? Callum Young and Dr Benjamin Hawkins look at why policymakers...

Alcohol and its Impact on the Adolescent Brain

Alcohol consumption among children in the UK is still worryingly high, particularly due to the damage it can cause to developing brains.

How do economic crises impact levels of alcohol harm, and who is most affected?

Overall, evidence suggests that alcohol consumption falls during times of economic crises. However, population-level trends mask hidden pockets of risk amongst vulnerable groups.