Your July edition of news, stories and more
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** Clearing the obstacle course: Removing barriers to alcohol treatment and support
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Join us for our annual online conference on Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 October 2024, where we'll explore how alcohol treatment services can reach and engage more people and communities.
Speakers include:
* Dr James Brown on supporting adults with ADHD
* Michelle Gavin on making alcohol support accessible to Gypsy and Traveller communities
* Louise McIvor on mutual aid for LGBTQ+ people affected by drugs, alcohol and chemsex
* Dr Jo-Anne Puddephatt on mental health and alcohol in minority ethnic communities
* Mike Ward on why waiting for alcohol-dependent drinkers to show enthusiasm for change is often a mistake
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Alcohol news
** Euro 2024 triggers boom in sales of no- and low-alcohol drinks
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The UK saw a surge in sales of no- and low-alcohol beer, cider, wine and canned mocktails during the men’s European 2024 football tournament. One leading retailer reported that sales of alcohol-free drinks were up by a fifth following the start of the tournament in mid-June.
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** People in deprived areas more likely to live near off-licences
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Residents in deprived areas, as well as minority ethnic groups and young people are more likely to live closer to retail outlets such as off-licences, tobacconists, and betting shops, according to new research from The Health Foundation.
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** Why scientific support for alcohol's health benefits is fading
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New research has exposed flaws of older, often alcohol industry-funded studies on the health benefits of drinking and finds the lowest mortality risk in lifelong abstinence.
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Get involved
** Will you Make it Orange this October?
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This October, help us to ‘Make it Orange’ to reduce alcohol harm. All you have to do is choose an orange-themed activity, tell people when and where it is and how to get involved! Here’s some ideas to get you started:
* Bake sale featuring cakes with orange flavour or icing
* Mocktail party with orange flavours, mixers and drinks
* Create StravaArt
* Pumpkin carving session
* Collections using our orange bucket
Or you can do your own thing, as long as it’s orange of course. If you want to get involved in ‘Make it Orange’ or need some help with ideas, contact us.
Email the team (mailto:
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Latest blogs
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** Alcohol profoundly impacted my life…so has the joy of recovery
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Growing up in a seaside town with a boozy culture while witnessing their father’s destructive relationship with alcohol, Celeste talks about the influences behind their own drinking and how getting help to break the cycle led to infinite joy.
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** Celebrations: gift giving without the booze
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If your default gift for celebrations sees you heading for the alcohol aisle, you’re not alone. While it can be tricky to escape the link between gift-giving and booze, here's tips on how you can break the mould and give great alcohol-free gifts.
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** Get kitted up: our new merch
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Did you know we have a range of merchandise? Our collection is growing, from mugs, drinks bottles and pin badges to T-shirts and hoodies. All proceeds support our work to end alcohol harm, so you can look good and do good at the same time.
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