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] UK liver disease report: Budget to reverse declines in England
Key points The recent decreases in liver mortality in England will not persist after the removal of the duty escalator and the reduction in alcohol duty in the most recent budget, according to the Lancet Commission on liver disease The commission says it continues to strongly support the … [Read more...] about [summary] UK liver disease report: Budget to reverse declines in England
Guest post: Do different drinks make you different drunk? | Nicole Lee, Curtin University
[Some detail exploring the underpinnings of this brief blog post.] by Nicole Lee, Curtin University Reports of a study linking different kinds of alcoholic drinks with different mood states were making the rounds recently. The research used 30,000 survey responses from the Global Drug Survey and … [Read more...] about Guest post: Do different drinks make you different drunk? | Nicole Lee, Curtin University
UK alcohol rehabs let down older people
Three out of four residential alcohol treatment facilities exclude older adults by imposing an age limit, while lack of disabled access often creates physical barriers. Some older adults found living with younger residents was enriching, while others found the “generation gap” more of a challenge, … [Read more...] about UK alcohol rehabs let down older people
Bottoms up! Four-legged friends included in Tesco’s alcohol-free drinks range
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
Alcohol abuse care cost £136 per person in NW Birmingham
Treating health issues related to alcohol abuse in northwest Birmingham costs the equivalent of £136 a year per resident, according to figures released earlier this month. The Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust said it spends over £72m a year dealing with the alcohol-related health … [Read more...] about Alcohol abuse care cost £136 per person in NW Birmingham