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The Alcohol and Families Alliance members call on the next UK Government to tackle the affordability, availability and promotion of alcohol to reduce levels of alcohol consumption. Read our four priorities to reduce harm to children and families from alcohol 👉 https://lnkd.in/dHGm-teZ

Experts in alcohol harm reduction know that measures such as minimum unit pricing and inflation-adjusted alcohol duty lead to a significant reduction in hospital admissions and prevent hundreds of avoidable deaths. But the only alcohol-related policy announced so far by the new Labour government is a 1p reduction in the price of a pint. Join us in calling for a #NationalAlcoholStrategy to reduce soaring harms: https://bit.ly/3Cq8AUu #DyingForADrink

57% of people in Scotland support a levy on alcohol retailers to fund measures to prevent alcohol harm, including funding support services. Read our new #ScottishBudget briefing 🔽 https://lnkd.in/ebpTDwSs

We are delighted that the Second Reading of the #TobaccoAndVapesBill passed yesterday, with an overwhelming majority: 415 ayes and 47 noes. Politicians from all parties backed the Bill, advancing this historic legislation to the Committee stage. This landmark legislation will phase out tobacco sales for future generations and strengthen regulations to tackle youth vaping. Alongside the vote, the Government announced £70 million for local authorities and £10 million for enforcement, providing vital support to help the UK’s 6 million smokers quit and protect young people from harm. The message is clear: ending the harms of smoking is a national priority with cross-party support and public backing. The Bill now heads to the Committee stage, where the finer details will be shaped – another step closer to a smokefree future! #TobaccoAndVapesBill #SmokefreeGeneration #PublicHealth

Alcohol Policy is a Win-Win for Communities!   Preventative alcohol policy has a positive impact on communities. Data indicates that when alcohol access is reduced, violence and suicide rates are reduced as well. To learn more about how municipalities and citizens can benefit from effective alcohol policy, check out the APRC resource "Alcohol Policy is a Win-Win for Communities" by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/eg2r8VhU

Alcohol deaths are at their highest level on record. What should the new Labour Party (UK) government do to prevent alcohol harm and end this crisis? This week we will be sharing our key policy asks, starting with: Action to reduce the lobbying influence of the alcohol industry.

EU Policy makers: Build a safe environment for young people by banning alcohol advertising. 👨⚕️ In this new EU mandate, ensure the well-being of citizens, implement evidence-based alcohol policies. 💡 Watch this video from our Awareness Week on Alcohol Related Harm 2023, in which Anna Schwaller, Project Assistant at the International Blue Cross, explains why it is important to enable young people to have a healthy life without alcohol. #AlcoholRightToKnow #AWARH23

Join us for the Legislative Panel at the Alcohol Policy Seminar! This will be a facilitated discussion with Wisconsin legislators, from both houses and parties on alcohol policy. Legislators will respond to questions on what concerns they have about excessive alcohol consumption and what can be done to improve public safety and health. Questions will be taken from the audience after the prepared questions. Register and learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gMrAuw-A #alcoholpolicyseminar #alcoholpolicy #Legislature #Wisconsin #WisconsinLegislature #legislativepanel

This week is #AlcoholAwarenessWeek ✨ The annual campaign is organised by Alcohol Change UK to raise awareness of the problems associated with alcohol misuse, and promoting change for a more balanced approach to alcohol consumption. Do you have any questions around alcohol testing for #familylaw court proceedings? 💬 Get in touch with our experts for advice: https://ow.ly/Bq9M50SvOmV #alcoholconsumption #alcoholtesting

About 178,000 people die from excessive drinking each year. That’s 488 deaths per day, making alcohol a leading cause of preventable death in the United States. To save lives, communities can use effective strategies like regulating the number of stores that sell alcohol, updating alcohol taxes, and limiting the number of hours alcohol is sold. #ProofIsInTheNumbers #AlcoholAwarenessMonth #AlcoholAwarenessMonth #AlcSafeguardsSavesLives #AlcoholLinkedToCancer #prevention #preventionworks #putnamcountyny