Latest IAS Alcohol Alert & alcohol newsletters

The latest Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS) Alcohol Alert: July 2014 is now available.

Articles include:

• Alcohol Concern appoint former Liberal Democrat MP as Chief Executive

• Alcohol sponsorship linked to hazardous drinking in sportspeople

• Seven new Responsibility Deal alcohol pledges

• UK supermarkets minimise price rises for the cheapest alcohol when taxes are increased

• Dispatches investigates the cost of cheap alcohol

• Have a Word!

• Scottish Government claims public support for policy of minimum unit alcohol pricing

• Scottish Government to reduce drink-drive limit

• New study shows drinking alcohol, even light-to-moderate amounts, provides no heart health benefit

• Nurses debate whether drunks should be in A&E departments

• London’s drunks costing ambulances and A&Es £60m a year

• Dry January a great success – Alcohol Concern

• Irish Alcohol Diaries 2013: New figures reveal 75% of alcohol is consumed as part of binge session

Other news round ups and reporting

You can see the July Alcohol Policy UK newsletter here and subscribe to the monthly round up or email bulletins.

The latest Drink and Drugs News issue can be found here, here for the latest Alcohol Concern newsletter or NWPHO alcohol e-shot.