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
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
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
Alcohol Companion: “A must-read for anyone wanting to explore their true relationship with alcohol,” Alison Canavan
"This book opened my eyes in so many ways about how alcohol really affects our body and mind. A must-read for anyone wanting to explore their true relationship with alcohol."—Alison Canavan, wellness advocate and supermodel. ... Get yours now … [Read more...] about Alcohol Companion: “A must-read for anyone wanting to explore their true relationship with alcohol,” Alison Canavan
Fact-check: Support for alcohol health labelling
The alcohol industry’s Portman Group (PG) is using a study it co-funded to resist calls for providing health information on alcoholic drink labels. Here's a look at what the study actually says. … [Read more...] about Fact-check: Support for alcohol health labelling
Minimal alcohol drinking linked to longer life
Our life expectancy is lower if we drink more than 125ml of alcohol a week, according to new research. “Drinking alcohol at levels which were believed to be safe is actually linked with lower life expectancy and several adverse health outcomes,” says Dr Dan Blazer from Duke University, a co-author … [Read more...] about Minimal alcohol drinking linked to longer life