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[summary] Public involvement in alcohol research | Alcohol Research UK

January 10, 2024

Key points "Public involvement is not simple, but creating stronger links between universities, services, volunteers, and individuals with lived experiences is essential if the work we fund is to continue to help improve lives." —Dr James Nicholls, Director of Research and Policy Development, … [Read more...] about [summary] Public involvement in alcohol research | Alcohol Research UK

[summary] The impact of minimum unit pricing in Wales | Government Social Research

January 10, 2024

Key points Just under 2m adults in Wales drink alcohol, averaging 610 units a year, costing £607 Almost three quarters them drink within the UK guidelines of 14 units a week Nevertheless around 777 deaths and 35,637 hospital admissions are directly caused by alcohol Blood pressure accounts … [Read more...] about [summary] The impact of minimum unit pricing in Wales | Government Social Research

Europeans spend more on alcohol than on topping-up education

January 10, 2024

The average European's household spends more on alcohol than on supplementing state education, says the European Commission. At €250 a year alcohol spending accounts for around 1.6% of household expenses, but the proportion varies widely across the bloc: In the Baltic States it is around four times … [Read more...] about Europeans spend more on alcohol than on topping-up education

Bottoms up! Four-legged friends included in Tesco’s alcohol-free drinks range

January 10, 2024

The UK's Tesco supermarket is adding the pet-centric Pawsecco and Bottom Sniffer beer to its alcohol-free range this week, so allowing four-legged friends to join the alcohol-free party. It describes Pawsecco as a "non-alcoholic, non-carbonated grape-free ‘wine’ drink containing a blend of … [Read more...] about Bottoms up! Four-legged friends included in Tesco’s alcohol-free drinks range