Policy insights

Good, evidence-based policy can make a difference to millions of real lives, and is essential to positive change. Read about some of the key areas for alcohol policy change in the UK.

Alcohol harms – what are they, and what is our role?

Alcohol is often a source of pleasure, but it can also cause serious harms.

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Understanding the language around different patterns of drinking

The language around alcohol harms can be confusing.

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Alcohol marketing

Many of us across the country are impacted every day by the harm caused by alcohol - which is why it is vital that we have evidence-based policies in place to make sure that alcohol is marketed responsibly.

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Alcohol treatment

Alcohol treatment is essential in helping people to turn their lives around; this page looks at the current state of the treatment sector.

Alcohol price and duty

Evidence shows that managing the price of alcohol is an effective way to reduce avoidable alcohol harm.

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Alcohol and transport

How shifting attitudes and behaviours around drink driving have brought about change.

Alcohol and inequalities

Alcohol can cause problems across the social scale.

Minimum price for alcohol in Wales – what does it mean for you?

On 2 March 2020, there was a big change to the way alcohol is sold in Wales, with the introduction of minimum unit pricing (MUP).

Alcohol-free and low alcohol drinks

Alcohol-free and low alcohol alternatives can help some people to cut down their drinking – but how much can ‘NoLo’ drinks do to reduce alcohol harm?