Consumption

Acceptable, accessible and affordable – but at what cost?

Alice Wiseman, Director of Public Health for Gateshead, discusses why it is becoming increasingly important to implement evidence-based policies to reduce alcohol consumption and harm.

Seeking ‘honest’ conversations online: how is alcohol and pregnancy talked about on Mumsnet?

How do people posting on Mumsnet discuss the risk of alcohol and pregnancy? Dr Lisa Schölin and Rachel Arkell analysed such discussions to understand what...

Understanding mothers’ alcohol use: Is it problematic to drink like a “wine-mom”?

The 'Wine-mom' trope of mothers using alcohol to cope with parenthood is pervasive. But does it contribute to problematic alcohol use?

Unveiling the hidden health hazards of alcohol use

A new study has found associations between alcohol and 33 diseases not previously established by the WHO to be alcohol-related. Here the authors explain their...

No significant health benefits from drinking up to three units of alcohol a day

In recent years, research about the supposed health benefits of moderate alcohol has improved significantly, with recent meta-analyses showing no benefit. This blog explains the...

At what cost? The economic impact of alcohol-related cancer deaths

Around €4.6 billion was lost due to deaths from cancer caused by drinking alcohol in 31 European countries in 2018. Dr Rumgay explains her study's...

Last orders? Young people’s perspectives on the decline in youth drinking

Young people explain why they think youth drinking is in decline, such as the risk of alcohol harm, changes to youth culture and socialising, and...

Drinking Alone Predicts Future Alcohol Problems

Drinking alone during adolescence and young adulthood is a significant risk factor for alcohol use disorder later in life, a study shows. It suggest that...

Should we rethink how we drink? Canada’s new drinking guidance vs. the UK’s

How do the new Canadian drinking guidelines compare to the UK’s guidelines? Dr Adam Sherk explains Canada's changes, as well as discussing why they have...

“The best me probably would be better without alcohol”: What women told us about the sober curious movement

The sober curious movement could offer an opportunity for public health authorities to develop new campaigns and interventions aimed at supporting women to drink less....

Changing the Conversation About Alcohol: A New Partnership Will Leverage Policy to Tackle Alcohol-Related Harms

RESET Alcohol intends to reduce alcohol-related harms in hard-hit countries through policy change. Led by Vital Strategies, it brings together governments, civil society, research organizations,...

What happened with UK alcohol consumption and harm in 2022?

What were the trends in alcohol consumption and harm in the UK in 2022, and how might this affect future harm?

With evidence on alcohol policies being stronger than ever, now is the time for governments to act

Dr Peter Rice, IAS's new chair, looks at the progress in alcohol policy and research this year, and the effect MUP has had in reducing...

Drink? The Good, the Bad and the Moderate

Professor David Nutt explains some of the pharmacological effects of alcohol and gives a few tips on why and how to engage in more mindful...

Do the size of servings, glasses and bottles influence how much people drink?

A review of 15 studies and 1 review to determine whether reducing glass and bottle sizes reduces overall consumption of alcohol.

Digital Support Tool Helps People Reduce Their Drinking

A novel digital support tool finds encouraging results in reducing participants' drinking, compared against online support.

Cost of hidden harm: alcohol’s harm to others

The economic cost of alcohol's harm to others is rarely looked at. In this new study, researchers quantified this cost in Australia - including costs...

The COVID hangover: more urgency is needed to tackle alcohol harm as an indirect effect of the pandemic

Changes in drinking patterns during the pandemic are likely to lead to significant increases in alcohol-related disease cases and subsequent death. Here Dr Sadie Boniface...

Realising our rights: How to protect people from alcohol marketing

Alcohol Focus Scotland's comprehensive marketing report looks at what restrictions should be brought in to help protect the rights and health of people at risk...

Should we have lower drinking guidelines for younger people?

Colin Angus looks at the problems with a new study that suggests different drinking guidelines for different age groups.