
The role of alcohol and mental health problems in drink-driving
Not only is better law enforcement important to help tackle drink-driving but also the problems of mental health and alcohol dependency need to be recognised.

What is COA Week and why is it important?
Children of Alcoholics Week is in its twelfth year. Kate tells her story of growing up with a parent who drinks too much

Raising alcohol taxes in the Budget – it’s the Chancellor’s duty to public health
What difference does an increase in alcohol duty make, and can higher prices really reduce alcohol harm? Colin Shevills explores

With lockdown drinking on the rise, now is the time for the government to act on alcohol harm
Dr Tony Rao has been tracking data on drinking patterns in lockdown. He argues why now is the perfect moment for the government to introduce an alcohol strategy.

Shifting culture: How do we reshape the UK’s unhealthy relationship with alcohol?
We asked people affected by alcohol harm what they hope our society will look like in 2025, regarding alcohol consumption, harm and treatment.

Reflections on 2020: the year that changed everything
Maddie Kitchen, founder of Sobriety Films UK, takes a look back at the year and how she adapted her work to support those in recovery during lockdown

Staying sober this Christmas season
Top tips for avoiding alcohol at Christmas from Susan Laurie, who has been in recovery for six years.

I sail my ship alone: Alcohol related brain damage and my family
How does alcohol related brain damage affect families? Annie shares her story

Race and alcohol addiction treatment services
Sohan Sahota explores what barriers exist for those from black and Asian backgrounds who are seeking support for alcohol addiction

Alcohol and mental ill-health: what’s the connection?
Julia Sinclair writes about why it is important to treat mental ill-health and alcohol addiction together.