Institute of Alcohol Studies
Bringing together evidence, policy and practice to reduce alcohol harm
Average age of alcohol only clients seeking treatment is 45 years
Friends and family at home most likely sources for obtaining alcohol
Public opinion polls show 77% of public in favour
Booze sold at 'pocket money prices'
Data aids calls from campaigners to lower the limit
Exposure to alcohol marketing of all kinds linked to adolescents’ alcohol use over time
New report assesses explanations for lower teen drinking
Admissions, deaths, and prescriptions up on previous years, according to new data
The definition of drugs includes socially-embedded legal substances, such as alcohol… a comprehensive strategy 'must reflect this reality'
F1 glorifies new sponsorship deal with drinks company
New proposal fails to take NGOs concerns into consideration; maintains a self-regulatory policy approach
Data shows three quarters of alcohol consumed off-trade, of which majority is sold below proposed minimum unit price level
Improving public knowledge about alcohol harm will increase government appetite for regulation
Open letter to Transport Secretary comes as drink-driving bill is debated in the House of Lords
Cancer charity's report identifies a probable link with stomach cancer for the first time
University study finds half of get-togethers with friends or family involve increased or higher risk drinking
Sheffield uni modelling tackles key question behind long-running MUP court case
Scientific review finds previous studies did not account for 'abstainer bias'
Report finds the 2003 Licensing Act has been commonly interpreted to the advantage of the licenced trade over past decade
Public mood is supportive of a lower limit, says report