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Just one in five Brits know how many calories are in wine or beer or know the official low-risk drinking guidelines, according to a Yougov survey from campaigners calling for labelling to inform them. “It is absolutely unacceptable that the alcohol industry is able to get away with not providing … [Read more...] about Just one in five Brits know alcohol basics

With a responsibility-driven covid unlocking in the news it is worth reminding ourselves that we are truly terrible at driving well after drinking alcohol. We can learn a lot from this. Our ability to abide by legal limits and social norms on the road falls apart after alcohol resulting in … [Read more...] about Alcohol and driving: an informative incompatibility

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In December 2020 South Africa announced a new ban on alcohol sales. Phill Magakoe / AFP via Getty Images Adam Bertscher, University of Bath and Leslie London, University of Cape Town The lockdown restrictions introduced in South Africa to curb the initial spread of COVID-19 in March 2020 were the … [Read more...] about Guest post: We tested claims that limiting alcohol advertising in South Africa would violate rights

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

Burns Night is a great chance to see how much of the positive side of alcohol culture lies in its social trimmings rather than the substance, in this case a shared ritual and in being accepted on equal terms. With goodwill this is achievable regardless of our drinking preferences. An alcohol-free … [Read more...] about Make a Burns Night dram 0.0