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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New study from @jamesmorris24
& @TattanBirch finds “no safe level” alcohol messaging may increase recognition of harmful drinking, but also provokes greater fear & pushback. Neither tested message increased perceived personal risk, and both reduced confidence in cutting down.

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“You’ve got this device that’s been designed to be habitually used, then inside that you’ve got platforms designed to be addictive, and within that you’ve got a third layer of addiction: harmful commodities.”

– IAS’s Jem Roberts on our latest film, in Alcohol Review

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What kind of evidence changes public health policy?

New research: effective regulation of alcohol, tobacco and unhealthy food requires an “evidence jigsaw” of epidemiology, modelling, lived experience, public opinion & policy evaluation – each useful at different stages…

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62% of publicans say alcohol sold in supermarkets & off-licences is too cheap. 1/4 say it’s one of their three biggest business challenges.

Shifting alcohol sales from cheap off-trade shops back to the on-trade could benefit both pubs & public health.

🔗 https://www.ias.org.uk/report/behind-the-bar-what-publicans-really-think-about-alcohol-policy/

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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

Promoting an informed debate around alcohol’s impact on society

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