An independent organisation that seeks to bridge the gap between science and public policies to reduce alcohol-related harm https://xitter.cf/t.co/mKxfakr8qO
London
Joined June 2013
- Tweets13.2K
- Following1.7K
- Followers5.7K
- Likes6.4K
Pinned Tweet
Do you have a @Bluesky account? Follow ours here: bsky.app/profile/instalcstud…
Why follow us there? Bluesky allows for more control over what users see on their timelines. So if you are interested in our content, you will be able to see more of it.
"Low" for ambition. "Low" for progress.
This is how @HealthFdn's new Policy Tracker rates the current state of alcohol policy.
If we want different results, we need a different level of commitment to reducing alcohol harm.
📈: health.org.uk/resources-and-…
"The SWA has exerted influence on policy greater than its size."
New IAS blog from Dr Julie Bower and Prof David Higgins explores how the Scotch Whisky Association became an influential lobbying force in policymaking across the UK, Europe & the US.
🔗: ias.org.uk/2026/10/20/the-sc…
"It was never really covered in my nursing degree, how would you support somebody with tobacco addiction?"
On the Alcohol Alert podcast, Fresh and Balance's Ailsa Rutter shares her personal story and reflects on the history of tobacco control.
🎧: ias.org.uk/podcast/the-tobac…
"The government needs to look at the low cost of alcohol in supermarkets primarily. Certainly the taxation in supermarkets needs to be looked at to bring about some kind of equilibrium."
This from former pub landlord Patrick Hughes in BBC News: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6ly…
And in the Metro this morning, from Ryan Peasland, landlord at The Somerset Inn in Chard:
“Yes you can buy some cans for criminally cheap from the supermarket and sit on your couch, but you cannot replicate [...] local pubs up and down the country.”
🔗: metro.co.uk/2026/10/13/celeb…
In 'Behind the bar', IAS & Balance found 62% of publicans say supermarket alcohol is too cheap, and 60% want the price gap closed.
Just one way in which policies best for pubs and public health align - with the cheapest alcohol causing most harm.
Report: ias.org.uk/report/behind-the…
A welcome whole-system approach in Liverpool City Council's new Alcohol Strategy: alongside prevention, treatment and community safety, it commits to strengthening recovery services and tackling the wider factors that drive harm.
🔗@lpoolcouncil blog: liverpoolexpress.co.uk/blog-…
“Participants felt successful examples of policy change to tackle unhealthy commodities have usually been supported by an ‘evidence jigsaw’.”
Our latest blog explores what evidence helps turn public health proposals into policy.
🔗: ias.org.uk/2026/10/13/comple…
On the Alcohol Alert podcast, Ailsa Rutter reflects on the lessons alcohol policy can learn from tobacco control and the implementation of the Tobacco and Vapes Act.
🎧: ias.org.uk/podcast/the-tobac…
It was a pleasure to attend the New Thinking, New Directions conference at the University of Stirling this week. IAS chief executive Katherine Severi presented on our upcoming political manual for improving alcohol-related health in England. Watch this space to find out more!
"Do we want to tolerate future generations being sold something that is addictive and known to be lethal?"
Ailsa Rutter, Director of Fresh & Balance, talks the Tobacco and Vapes Act on the Alcohol Alert podcast.
🎧 ias.org.uk/podcast/the-tobac…
In the US, Mars has pulled Pop-Tarts BuzzBallz cocktails from shelves just a month after launch, after public health concerns they'd appeal to children. Mars said it "regrets the partnership" and won't link Pop-Tarts to alcohol brands again.
🔗: bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
[1/2]
Alcohol brands again appealing to children while hiding behind thin 'nostalgia' claims.
See also: independent.co.uk/life-style…
Self-regulation catches products only after they've reached the market and influenced children. Prevention requires independent, statutory regulation.
🔹Approximately 2-hour in-person focus group.
🔹Sharing your perspectives in group activities and discussions.
🔹Receiving a voucher in recognition for your time.
[2/3]
Before taking part, you'll be invited to a short-10-minute screening call. This requires providing a contact phone number and having a brief conversation about the study and your eligibility.
📩To find out more, please contact Kat Petrilli at [email protected]
📬 Are you following IAS on Substack?
Get the latest alcohol policy research, analysis and commentary delivered straight to your inbox.
We publish monthly, incl. Alcohol Alert and the Alcohol Alert Podcast.
🔗: substack.com/@instalcstud