Institute of Alcohol Studies

“The Government must be congratulated on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill but, as the noble Lord, Lord Patel, said, the [Cancer] Plan makes no reference to the fact that a minimum unit price for alcohol could make inroads too.”

– @BaronessWatkins of Tavistock in the @UKHouseofLords

Policies that reduce the consumption of supermarket alcohol would be both good for public health and the economy.

Why? Find out in our podcast with @SARG_SCHARR’s Dr Damon Morris🎧

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

Premiumisation – the idea that people might drink less but “better” – has long been one of the few areas where alcohol industry strategy appeared to overlap with public health goals.

But new analysis from IWSR suggests that era may be ending. 🧵

24/7 alcohol at the tap of a button is outpacing safeguards and causing deaths

Rapid delivery services are creating a “delivery trap” for people at risk

We need stronger protections, including delays between order and delivery, and options to self-block