Alcohol Awareness
Articles examining alcohol's role in society and public health policy. Topics include marketing practices, UK drinking culture, age restrictions and global alcohol consumption.
A Brief History of Alcohol
Alcohol has existed since the Stone Age, with archaeological evidence showing humans fermented beer and wine thousands of years before modern civilisation.
A Safe Night's Drinking: Tips and Strategies
How to drink safely on a night out and protect yourself and your friends from harm.
Alcohol and Holidays
Most Britons drink far too much on holiday, costing the NHS millions and risking serious health problems they don't fully understand.
Alcohol and Links with Marketing
How alcohol marketing targets young people while the UK balances public health concerns with industry promotion.
Alcohol and Mental Health Issues
How alcohol and mental health problems are linked, and why people with psychiatric disorders are at higher risk of problem drinking.
Alcohol and the Older Person
Alcohol-related hospital admissions for over-65s have doubled in five years, raising concerns about older people's drinking habits and health risks.
Alcohol and Women: New Forms of Drinking
Women's alcohol consumption and binge drinking have surged dramatically over the past two decades, affecting educated professionals and young people most.
Alcohol Around the World
How drinking culture and alcohol traditions differ dramatically between countries around the world.
Alcohol, Calories and Health
Hidden calories in alcohol add up fast, even in drinks that don't taste sweet, and can sabotage your health goals.
Alcohol's Links to Depression
Heavy drinking and depression often fuel each other, making it hard to know which problem started first without professional help.
Know Your Limits for Responsible Drinking
Understanding alcohol limits and what counts as a unit helps you drink safely without harming your health.
Multiple Substance Abuse: How Alcohol Fits in
Alcohol is the most common substance of abuse and often combines with other drugs, creating serious health and lifestyle risks.
Quiz: Heavy Drinker, Problem Drinker or Alcoholic?
See where you fall on the drinking spectrum and what the real differences are between heavy drinking, problem drinking and alcohol dependence.
Simon, a High Functioning Alcoholic: Case Study
Simon's story shows how someone can succeed at work while alcohol quietly destroys their family life and personal relationships.
The Portman Group/Drinkaware
How the UK drinks industry created the Portman Group and Drinkaware to promote responsible drinking and combat alcohol abuse.
The Rise of the Alcopop and Children Drinking
How cheap alcopops are driving teenage binge-drinking and putting UK children at serious risk.
The Sale of Alcohol, Who Can Buy It, When and Where
Alcohol sales are restricted to those 18 and over, but loopholes and exceptions make the rules confusing and sometimes poorly enforced.
The UK's Relationship with Alcohol
How alcohol use in the UK ranges from social drinking to serious health and crime problems costing billions annually.
What to Do When a Night Out Goes Wrong
When your night out goes sideways, here's how to handle getting lost, missing transport, and staying safe when alcohol and crowds are involved.