Institute of Alcohol Studies

“If the number of people who died on the road was reflected in aeroplane travel, you’d have an aeroplane falling out of the sky every month.”

Listen to our latest podcast with @Brakecharity’s @lucastraker discussing the Road Safety Strategy.

https://www.ias.org.uk/podcast/plans-to-reduce-drink-drive-limit-in-england-and-wales/

The EU’s new Wine Package protects industry interests 🍷

While Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan promised stronger labelling, wine is given exceptional treatment.

In our latest blog, @WimvanDalen explains why health groups are being sidelined.

New study shows exposure to alcohol-promoting posts on Instagram increases young adults’ desire to drink.

In a randomised study of 2,000 18–24 year olds, those shown influencer posts featuring alcohol had 73% higher odds of wanting a drink.

New EU study finds that knowing alcohol causes cancer is linked to greater support for pricing, availability & point-of-sale restrictions – the very policies that often face the lowest backing

Correcting the “wine is good for your heart” myth matters too