Attending party conferences sober: here are 5 things I learned
In this blog, Lisa, Policy and Advocacy Manager at the AHA details her experience of attending party conferences sober, and considers wider questions about alcohol in the workplace and Westminster. Earlier this month, I attended… [Read More]
Minimum Unit Pricing in Scotland: Has it been a success?
In this blog Dr Peter Rice, President of the European Alcohol Policy Alliance and Chair of the Institute of Alcohol Studies, examines the final report from Public Health Scotland that evaluates the impact of minimum… [Read More]
Why we need to talk about the devastating impact of losing a loved one to alcohol
Everybody knows someone affected by substance use. Every day, 70 people die from alcohol-related causes in the UK, and behind every tragic death there are friends and family left behind. Last month SHAAP, Scottish Families… [Read More]
I cut my drinking due to my breast cancer risk
As part of Breast Cancer Prevention Week, Charlie reflects on her decision to cut down on drinking to reduce her breast cancer risk.
‘It’s not what you give up, it’s what you gain’: How I reframed my life without alcohol
Reducing alcohol consumption has many positive benefits for our health. Lower alcohol intake reduces your risk of developing cancer, liver disease and diabetes, and helps improve mood, memory and quality of sleep. In this blog,… [Read More]
Alcohol in the workplace: A guide for employers
Why is it important for employers to have an effective alcohol policy in the workplace?
Four nations, 15 years: alcohol policy in Northern Ireland
How alcohol policy has changed in Northern Ireland over the last 15 years
Four nations, 15 years: alcohol policy in England
How alcohol policy has changed in England over the last 15 years
AHA in Parliament: Marking 15 years of coalition campaigning
Read a round-up of our Parliamentary event marking 15 years of the AHA’s efforts to reduce alcohol harm.
Alcohol duty explained: Cuts, inflation, and public health
Colin Angus, senior research fellow at the University of Sheffield, unpacks the relationship between alcohol duty, inflation, and the public health impact.