This report presents the findings of the Commission on Alcohol Harm, which was established in 2020 to examine the current evidence on alcohol harm and the changes needed to reduce this harm. The commission heard […]

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 […]
‘It’s everywhere’ – alcohol’s public face and private harm

Why do we need to rethink our attitudes to alcohol?
Savannah, who lost her mum to alcohol addiction, explains why we need to address the way we talk about alcohol.
No escape: How alcohol advertising preys on children and vulnerable people
This report brings together the latest evidence on alcohol marketing in the UK

What to do when you are worried about your parent’s drinking
Nacoa share some tips about what to do if you think your mum or dad is drinking too much
Parental drinking in Scotland
This report presents an analysis of literature on parental drinking in Scotland and suggests that there is a need to increase understanding of the impact of parental drinking amongst parents and families.
Youth perceptions of drinking and alcohol marketing
Research into young people’s attitudes towards alcohol and its marketing.
FYFA – SHAAP/Eurocare report on Focus on Youth Football and Alcohol
This report presents findings from Work Package 4 of the FYFA project – a review of international policies and practices related to young people, alcohol, marketing and sport at an international level, including evidence gathering […]
Alcohol guidelines for pregnant women: Barriers and enablers for midwives to deliver advice
This study explores the knowledge and implementation of the CMO drinking guidelines amongst UK midwives.
AHA Policy – Health First; An evidence-based alcohol strategy for the UK
An evidence-based alcohol strategy backed by experts and organisations with the health and welfare of the public as its main aim