Institute of Alcohol Studies

“Couldn’t get this advert out of my head… I relapsed after 15 years.”

Our new film investigates how digital alcohol marketing targets the most vulnerable – and why regulation hasn’t caught up.

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A major Guardian investigation reveals 235 lawsuits have been filed by ultra-processed food giants against governments since 2010, challenging labelling rules, marketing restrictions and junk food taxes. Three-quarters were…

‘The Guardian view on pubs: Communal spaces where people can share big moments are a vital part of our shared life.’

IAS will soon be publishing a report on publicans’ views of policies to reduce alcohol harm, including tackling cheap, off-trade alcohol.

Diageo’s new boss “plans to invest heavily in the fast-growing ‘ready-to-drink’ beverages category, in a bid to attract younger drinkers to Diageo’s brands”, according to the FT.