Institute of Alcohol Studies

Interesting range of views from publicans on how lowering the drink drive limit would affect their trade.

Most suggest there are many other bigger worries for their trade, and that the rise of zero alcohol drinks and more taxi availability will help.

A new @Gallup poll has found that a record-low of US adults say they drink alcohol, with many abstaining for health reasons

Only 54% of Americans now say they drink – the lowest level in the 90 years Gallup has conducted the poll – down from 58% in 2024

The Department for Education says schools should “check that external resources are unbiased” & are “best placed to decide what materials use.”

In practice, this leaves schools to vet industry-funded content themselves. @educationgovuk @bphillipsonMP 🧵

“The people that we see are often not treatment-seeking.”

Alcohol Care Teams can therefore identify people that community services miss.

Listen to our latest podcast with Professor Julia Sinclair (@drjmas) and Arlene Copland🎙️

🎧 Links here: https://www.ias.org.uk/podcast/what-are-alcohol-care-teams-and-why-are-they-vital-for-hospitals/