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New survey shows more men are abstaining from alcohol but older groups are much more likely to drink risky amounts. IAS's Jem Roberts said the survey shouldn't distract from the scale of alcohol harm in England. "Millions of people are still drinking... bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

In the UK, liver disease is on the rise with alcohol one of the main risk factors. This #LoveYourLiver Month, Kelly’s story shows recovery is possible – even after her liver was near failure from alcohol. Read more 🔽 shorturl.at/0KNW6 @InstAlcStud

Alcohol is responsible for 6 in 10 liver disease cases in the UK, and it’s a leading cause of high blood pressure, stroke, and heart damage. The risks are clear - cutting back could save lives. #ReduceAlcoholHarm #AlcoholisToxic

Since launching our #AlcoholisToxic campaign in Nov 2023, 160,000+ people have explored our website for info, advice, and real-life stories. Discover the facts and share them to help others reduce their risk 🔽 reducemyrisk.tv

Our Blueprint to #ReduceAlcoholHarm outlines steps to ease the strain alcohol places on communities, the NHS, the economy and emergency services and most importantly, action that will save lives. #AlcoholIsToxic Read it here 👇 bit.ly/3TNh4er

"There's a very poor understanding of the current drink driving limit... But it's unacceptably high in terms of risk" with drivers 6 times more likely to die in a crash at the current limit. Listen to Dr Katherine Severi on @bbc5live, from 02:19:30. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

"If you want to help rural pubs the way to do that is through business rates, tackling really cheap supermarket alcohol, and tackling powerful pubcos, it's not about drink driving limits." IAS's Jem Roberts speaking to @TalkTV's @petercardwell youtu.be/N20IdFDdIGs

Sheridan from Jarrow was diagnosed with breast cancer. After treatment, she cut down on alcohol, improved her diet, and focused on her health to lower the risk of cancer returning. 💪More women are pushing back on “wine o’clock” culture. Small changes can make a big difference.

We welcome plans to lower the drink-drive limit in England and Wales. Nearly 1 in 5 road deaths involve drink driving, with strong public backing (77%) for change. An overdue step to save lives and support emergency services. Read our press release 🔽 shorturl.at/DGRGt

@TalkTV Here's a summary of the evidence regarding lowering the drink-drive limit, and what else needs to be done to ensure it reduces deaths: ias.org.uk/2025/08/26/why…

With the Road Safety Strategy being published today, including plans to reduce the drink-drive limit, read our recent blog about the evidence, why the limit should be reduced, the negligible effect on rural pubs, and how important proper enforcement is. ias.org.uk/2025/08/26/why…

@MartinSLewis Here's a summary of the evidence regarding lowering the drink-drive limit, and what else needs to be done to ensure it reduces deaths: ias.org.uk/2025/08/26/why…

“Not me, I’m in control!” A new study shows how heavier drinkers use 'othering' to distance themselves from 'problem drinkers' - protecting identity, reducing problem recognition, and fuelling stigma. #d1e560" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Drink driving deaths are at their highest level for nearly two decades. The latest Killer Tactics 2 report outlines how Big Alcohol tried to block proposals to lower limits & save lives ⚠️ Must-read 🔽 ahauk.org/resource/kille…

...improved, as breath testing has fallen by 63% since 2009. Alongside better enforcement, public awareness campaigns and treatment support for high-risk offenders is important for the limit reduction to work. Read our blog on the topic here: ias.org.uk/2025/08/26/why…

The Road Safety Strategy is expected to be published tomorrow and likely to include plans to reduce the drink drive limit in England and Wales to match Scotland's (and most European countries). However, it is crucial that enforcement is significantly... thetimes.com/uk/transport/a…

Sarah quit alcohol at New Year in 2022. Four years later, she’s thriving: a fulfilling job, a happy relationship, and she’s just completed her first ultra-marathon – something she never imagined while drinking daily. Watch her story 👇

The landmark pre-watershed ban on unhealthy food and drink advertising has come into force It bans television ads pre-9pm and all online ads, and is expected to reduce the number of children living with obesity by 20,000 The ban does not include alcohol bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

It's very cold across the region! Don’t forget to look out for anyone close to you who might struggle, especially those who are vulnerable or older🌡️ Tips to help stay well though the colder months in the comments section below👇