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Stigma isn’t only out there. It can be written into the way we work

James Armstrong

14th July 2026

13332Applying behavioural insights to cut alcohol with no- and low-alcohol drinks

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Applying behavioural insights to cut alcohol with no- and low-alcohol drinks

Neeraj Rahal, Ailidh Finlayson, and Filippo Bianchi

30th June 2026

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“Are we asking what’s wrong with the person or what’s wrong with the system?”

Stigma isn’t just “out there”, it can be baked into policies, language & processes inside the very organisations trying to tackle it

Our latest blog on the Stigma-Free Toolkit

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“You might think that putting on a coat and walking to the shops would be no real impediment to an alcoholic, but for “borderline” problem drinkers – which is what I was before I realised I could have alcohol delivered to my door at any time of day…

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A list of MPs & peers accused of sexual harassment & bullying is being drawn up, to be presented to Andy Burnham.

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#AlcoholAwarenessWeek is a chance to have open conversations about alcohol, challenge stigma and highlight the support available to those who need it.

As Chair of the Drug, Alcohol and Justice Group, I will continue to champion action to reduce harm and support recovery.

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