"If you are trying to change your approach alcohol and feel a bit out of place in the world, little wonder. It isn’t just you. This is alcohol’s unique challenge, which is not matched by other drugs, which do not stir such near-universal affection." … [Read more...] about The unique challenge of alcohol’s popularity
Health minister meets alcohol industry over alcohol-free drinks
Health minister Jo Churchill chaired a meeting with alcohol industry representatives which began exploring how uptake of low-alcohol drinks might help prevent health problems on Monday. “The roundtable was made up of representatives from the alcohol industry, trade bodies, consumer groups and … [Read more...] about Health minister meets alcohol industry over alcohol-free drinks
Six recovery recommendations
Recommendations for alcohol and other drugs from Professor David Best of Derby University based on evidence he outlined at yesterday's NHS Addictions Provider Alliance conference: Get specialist help if you need it, including to deal with any trauma or long-term psychological health problemsYou … [Read more...] about Six recovery recommendations
Alcohol safety labelling may be about to get worse
An apparent forward step on alcohol safety labelling last week may, in fact, signal that it is about to get worse. The alcohol industry Portman Group (PG) says it agreed with the health department “for the removal of out-of-date information” by September 1st. But it does not mention adding … [Read more...] about Alcohol safety labelling may be about to get worse
Guideline labelling’s welcome return leaves open question
So it is welcome news that the government is pressing for the official guidelines to return in September (see video), albeit two years after they were quietly dropped. I have joined calls for official health guidelines to appear on all alcoholic drinks labels since revealing that they had been … [Read more...] about Guideline labelling’s welcome return leaves open question