Institute of Alcohol Studies

Promoting an informed debate around alcohol’s impact on society

Our purpose is to advance the use of the best available evidence in public policy decisions on alcohol.

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The CEO of Virgin Wines has said: “There is definitely a movement within winemaking to reduce the ABV of individual wines, because you pay less duty.”

Is this growing evidence that the reform to alcohol duty structures could reduce harm?

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Alcohol contributes around 5% of the average adult’s calorie intake – yet it’s often overlooked in discussions on obesity.

This new analysis from @Nesta_uk highlights alcohol’s role in diet-related harm and the need for joined-up public health policy.

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Catch up on this month’s alcohol research and policy news, including:

⚕️ What’s happened to the Health Mission?
💸 An impending alcohol trade war?
💉 Weight-loss drugs could curb alcohol consumption
🍺 Temporary takeaway alcohol system ends

https://instalcstud.substack.com/p/alcohol-alert-march-2025

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Three years ago, the CAPE Community of Practice was just an idea. Today, it’s a thriving network of 600+ members advancing alcohol policy across Canada.

Could this be a model for public health collaboration?

Read our blog for more info: @EbethFarkouh

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IAS plays a vital role in identifying gaps in research, highlighting blind spots for government, and narrowing the divide between research and policymaking.
Professor Linda Bauld, OBE

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