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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

The owner of Orkney’s Stromness Hotel confirmed it will not sell alcohol as part of a nascent socially-engaged hotel chain. Jersey-based Payman Investment already owns a dozen hotels and has three more in the pipeline, says CEO Na'im Anis Payman, on a call from Albania. “There is no huge money … [Read more...] about Orkney’s link in nascent alcohol-free hotel chain

Children and people having difficulties with alcohol should be spared from a “constant bombardment” of alcohol advertising, say health experts with the backing of MPs. The group describes it as “bizarre” alcohol is not part of the Health and Care Bill, which is meant to introduce advertising … [Read more...] about Stop alcohol ad “bombardment”, say experts and MPs

The discussion over parliamentary groups is important to tackling alcohol harm, with some promoting alcohol interests while another looks to curb alcohol harm. They are not mutually exclusive. The chair of a group of UK parliamentarians focused on reducing alcohol harm is also co-chair of another … [Read more...] about Parliamentary influence worries touch alcohol harm

by Nicole Lee, Curtin University With everything going on over the past couple of years, many people have changed their drinking habits. We’ve seen an increased demand for support, suggesting more people are trying to cut back or quit. There are so many options for cutting back or quitting … [Read more...] about Trying to cut back on alcohol? Here’s what works

Policies and individual choices are normally seen as completely separate, but in reality they merge. So why not ring in the New Year by road-testing some effective alcohol strategies at home? We all set some rules, or policies, for our homes, for example. Few let outdoor shoes go beyond a certain … [Read more...] about Try out some alcohol policies at home