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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

[summary/comment] Do emotions related to alcohol consumption differ by alcohol type? | BMJ Open

January 10, 2024

Among 18-34s in 21 countries Nearly 30% respondents reported a relationship between spirits and aggression, significantly higher than other types of alcoholic drink Dependent drinkers rely on alcohol to obtain the positive emotions they associated with drinking, being five times more likely to … [Read more...] about [summary/comment] Do emotions related to alcohol consumption differ by alcohol type? | BMJ Open