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Scottish Government must act 'urgently' on alcohol deaths, more than 70 organisations warn, via Alexander Brown trib.al/ORfwimt

“We want to see an alcohol care team in every acute hospital” says Alastair MacGilchrist of SHAAP This will ensure patients with alcohol problems are identified & provided with specialised support & access to community-based support after leaving hospital. #AlcoholEmergency

Supporting our call for urgent action on #AlcoholDeaths & for a new alcohol strategy - Ewan Forrest explains why this is so important given the trends and projections around alcohol related #LiverDisease - a silent killer alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/news/news/time… #AlcoholEmergency

Yesterday's Programme for Government did not deliver on reducing alcohol harm 👎 However, more than 70 organisations across Scottish civic society stand ready to deliver the urgent action required should @ScotGov show the leadership we need alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/news/news/afs-…

Do you have a spare 30 seconds? ⏰ Please sign the petition calling for a National Alcohol Strategy. Alcohol harm is rising, but the UK still has no plan. We need action to protect lives and support healthier choices. WCRF/WCRF International change.org/p/act-now-dema…

💙 In April alone, 1,705 people accessed support at our Volunteer Night Shelter in Glasgow. That’s 1,705 individuals who had a safe space to rest, recover, and receive care — thanks to the dedication of our volunteers and the support of the public. This service is 100%

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Cumnock candidate promises 'meaningful change' as election campaign launched ift.tt/MFfIC0b

"Moderate, heavy, and former heavy alcohol consumptions were associated with hyaline arteriolosclerosis and neurofibrillary tangles. Former heavy alcohol consumption was associated with reduced brain mass and cognitive abilities." neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WN…

Research suggests approx. 35% of dependent drinkers have some form of alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) Leeanne MacPherson 💙 BSc (Hons) & Dr Ben Chetcuti share their experiences of working with #ARBD patients and the various ways these service users can be stigmatised. shaap.org.uk/stigma-series-…

Safest level of alcohol consumption is none, worldwide study shows tampabay.com/news/health/Sa…

Drug lab developing synthetic opioids found in Ayrshire Police uncovered the UK's first drug lab for nitazenes in Ayrshire, a senior officer has told an oversight board. Nitazenes are high-strength synthetic opioids which are sometimes mixed into other drugs which can be highly

🧠 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (#FASD) is preventable but often misunderstood. 📢Thank you Rona Mackay MSP for bringing forward this motion, which calls for better training, clearer alcohol warnings, and early intervention. 👏 📺 Watch the debate: scottishparliament.tv

Alcohol marketing is pervasive and persuasive, driving alcohol-related harm including among children and young people. In our latest blog, Dr Peter Rice explains why regulations are needed: ias.org.uk/2025/10/02/alc…

🎥 Annmarie Ward, CEO Annemarie Ward 💜 of FAVORUK 💜 Faces & Voices of Recovery UK speaks out in support of our shelter: “This service must not close it is needed for the people.” We thank Annmarie for standing with us. Our shelter is a lifeline for Glasgow’s most vulnerable, and

#alcoholawareness 2025~ October-#BreastCancer awareness month! Every alcoholic drink, including beer, wine or liquor increase's your risk of developing cancer, and more disease's, and health and safety risk's! Alcohol is leading cause of death's and diseases, worldwide!

🌍 World Homeless Day 10th October Today we stand together for those who have nowhere to call home. Every person deserves safety, warmth, and dignity not just for a day, but every day. At Homeless Project Scotland 💜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Homeless Project Scotland, our volunteers work 24/7 to provide food,

**Help Shape a New Alcohol Support Tool** Researchers at Oxford Brookes University are inviting mid-life women to share thoughts and experiences on cutting down their alcohol intake. Visit the project website to find out more, or email [email protected].

Tobacco control showed what’s possible with a clear, long-term vision. Now we need the same ambition to tackle alcohol harm. Find out what we’re calling for - and how you can help - in our latest blog: ias.org.uk/2025/11/11/why…