Scotland's national charity working to prevent and reduce the harm caused by alcohol.
Joined October 2009
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17 Oct 2024
We're delighted that First Minister @JohnSwinney has pledged his support to our Alcohol-Free Childhood campaign ✍️
The campaign aims to ensure that children and young people grow up free from the harmful effects of #AlcoholMarketing
Read more 🔽
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Next week is #CPAW2026
Just 1.3% of alcohol products include warnings relating to cancer or liver disease.
We believe you deserve clear, trustworthy information about your health.
It's time to make clear health warnings on alcohol products mandatory!
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Alcohol Focus Scotland retweeted
Jun 11
"Scotland Harm Reduction Measures Include..." | Listen UP Episode 7 - Marc Buchanan - Now Live!
Uncover the specifics of store design that supports recovery for calmer, more controlled shopping in Listen UP Episode 7, with guest Marc Buchanan from @AlcoholFocus
EPISODE 7 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep7
#addictionrecovery #listenuppodcast
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Jun 10
If you have recently been diagnosed with liver disease or liver cancer, or care for someone who has, join us for a free online talk. Learn more about liver disease, symptoms, and where to find reliable information and support.
Tuesday 16th June - 11am to 12pm. To register to attend please email outreach@britishlivertrust.org.uk
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Children and young people have a target on their backs 🎯
Alcohol companies want to see children and young people consume more alcohol.
We urgently need #AlcoholMarketing restrictions to protect children and young people
Jun 10
This is a direct quote from the new CEO of Diageo, one of the world's largest multinational alcohol companies.
The decline in youth drinking is clearly a threat to the huge profits of alcohol producers like Diageo, so they will do what they can to increase youth drinking.
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Last year for #PrideMonth, we published a blog looking at #Alcohol in the #LGBT community, LGBT views of #AlcoholMarketing and posed the question of whether it was time to reconsider the relationship between #Pride and the alcohol industry.
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1 in 5 alcohol products fail to meet even the minimum labelling requirements set by the voluntary industry regulator.
No more letting the industry mark it's own homework.
It's time for mandatory health warning labels to allow consumers to make informed choices!
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New analysis from AFS and @UK_AHA has confirmed that alcohol companies are keeping consumers in the dark about health risks
Read more 🔽
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Jun 8
What’s really on alcohol labels?
❌ 1 in 5 don’t meet even basic guidelines
❌ Only 28% list ingredients
❌ Health warnings? Almost nowhere
The largest ever review of alcohol labels shows why voluntary labelling doesn’t work.
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SRC's Tom Bennett joined the Dumfries and Galloway ADP's Breaking the Stigma podcast to talk the Charter of Rights, the FAIR model, and why rights-based approaches matter in recovery.
Episode 6 is out now 🎙️ 👉 dgadp.co.uk/breaking-the-sti…
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Alcohol services have a duty to be #LGBT inclusive and acceptable.
The LGBT community experiences significantly higher levels of alcohol harm.
This #SDF eLearning course is an excellent introduction for those working in alcohol services.
sdflearningcentre.org.uk/cou…
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Jun 8
Sales of lower-strength beers have surged since the 2023 alcohol duty reforms, as brewers reformulate to hit the 3.4% ABV threshold.
A reminder that well-designed pricing incentives can nudge the market in a healthier direction.
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Alcohol is linked to at least 7 types of cancer, yet only 1% of alcohol products in the UK reviewed by AHA & AFS carried cancer warnings.
Our new analysis highlights major gaps in alcohol labelling across the UK — & the need for mandatory health information on alcohol products.
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AFS was delighted to join the @UK_AHA at Westminster this Wednesday for the launch of our new report on alcohol labelling
A welcome opportunity to chat with MPs about the need for mandatory labelling on alcohol products.
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Read our full report at:
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The UK should adopt mandatory alcohol labelling after a new study found that one-in-five alcohol products do not even meet the alcohol industry’s lax self-regulatory framework, said UK NGOs today. @UK_AHA @AlcoholFocus
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78% of UK adults support clearer health & nutrition info on alcohol products.
New analysis from AHA & AFS found:
▪️1 in 4 don't inc units per serve
▪️Only 13% inc full nutritional info
▪️Only 7% inc health warnings
Mandatory labelling is needed!
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Jun 5
New report: alcohol labels are failing consumers
Only 6.7% carry health warnings. Just 1.3% mention cancer. Meanwhile, industry messages dominates.
People have a right to know what’s in their drink - and the risks.
Time for mandatory alcohol labelling.
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New AFS & @UK_AHA Report 📄
The biggest study of it's kind has found that 1 in 5 alcohol products sold in the UK fail to meet minimum voluntary labelling guidelines set by the alcohol industry regulator, the Portman Group
Voluntary labelling has failed
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There have been increased reports of drinks being spiked with methanol, and other drugs, at holiday destinations around the world
Find out more about how to spot if your drink has been spiked and how to prevent spiking on the TravelAware website
travelaware.campaign.gov.uk/…
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Alcohol Focus Scotland retweeted
Jun 4
Involved From The Very Beginning... | Listen UP Episode 14 - Kirsten Horsburgh - Listen Now!
Explore the specifics of rights‑based, co‑designed services for fair access, safer care, and stronger recovery outcomes, with guest Kirsten Horsburgh, SDF CEO.
LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep14
#addictionrecovery #listenuppodcast
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