Institute of Alcohol Studies

Alcohol consumption is rising fast in many low- and middle-income countries.

So is the harm – from infectious diseases to violence and injury.

Big Alcohol calls it growth. Public health calls it a crisis.

🎥 Watch the full film: https://youtu.be/gEs1IW58bd0

There is a strange disconnect between @Glasgow_2026 Commonwealth Games announcing a beer brand as an official sponsor, while Glasgow City has THE highest alcohol death rate of all 21 council areas… 🧵

@SHAAPAlcohol’s @AlastairMacG57 said:

“Events…

Reducing spending on alcohol in the on- and off-trade would have very different impacts on the UK economy.

🎙️Listen to our latest podcast for more, with @SARG_SCHARR’s Dr Damon Morris🎧

Links: https://www.ias.org.uk/podcast/reduced-consumption-of-supermarket-alcohol-tobacco-gambling-and-confectionery-would-be-unequivocally-good-for-the-uk-economy/

People in recovery for alcohol dependence frequently cite alcohol marketing as a risk to them relapsing. They should be able to choose not to receive adverts that could be harmful to their health.

This petition calls on government to mandate opt outs.