Alcohol Focus Scotland

Scotland's national charity working to prevent and reduce the harm caused by alcohol.

[Alcohol Focus Scotland @AlcoholFocus]

We're proud to announce the launch of Scotland's first ever Alcohol Action Day! ✊

The theme is 'Support'. 🤝

Sign up to take action on our website 🔽

https://t.co/3YTUbqAP43

[Alcohol Focus Scotland @AlcoholFocus]

**AFS Vacancy**

Senior Policy Coordinator

We are seeking a skilled policy professional to join our passionate team.

Find out more and apply 🔽

https://t.co/LDGxRlcfnJ

[Alcohol Focus Scotland @AlcoholFocus]

Thanks to @MonicaLennon7 for asking Parliamentary questions on whether the upcoming alcohol prevention plan will include marketing restrictions and on plans to introduce automatic uprating of minimum unit pricing. 🙌

[IAS @InstAlcStud]

@jamesmorris24 @AlcoholPodcast 🎧: https://t.co/ycKNjg2nvO

[IAS @InstAlcStud]

"The whole policy package around reducing harm is so important because there isn't just one intervention that is going to solve everything overnight."

IAS Chief Executive Dr Katherine Severi joins Dr @jamesmorris24 on the most recent episode of @AlcoholPodcast...

[Scottish Recovery Consortium @SRConsortium]

Live or work in Perth and Kinross? Join us for an update on 18 months of work with Perth and Kinross ADP shaping a more recovery-oriented approach, built with 300+ community voices. Wed 28 Oct, 2-3pm, online, free: https://t.co/gGP2hKesIG #PerthAndKinross

[Alcohol Focus Scotland @AlcoholFocus]

Thanks to @jackmiddleton95 for his question at this morning's Health Committe on when we can expect Scotland's alcohol harm prevention plan.

Thanks to @MareeToddMSP for her answer.

[Scottish Recovery Consortium @SRConsortium]

Two weeks to go: our free online info session on the Scottish Recovery College, Wed 30 Sept, 10:30am. Hear how the pilot went and what's next if you want to get involved: https://t.co/eXNENU4cGS #RecoveryCollege #LivedExperience

[Abbeycare @Abbeycare]

"Different Groups Experience Alcohol Differently..." | Listen UP Episode 7 - Marc Buchanan - Listen Now!

If events centre around alcohol, plan your way to stay sober and included — set meet points, allies, and exits. Marc Buchanan of @AlcoholFocus explains, in Ep 7.

EPISODE 7 - LISTEN NOW - https://t.co/pMroKgeR0f

#harmreduction #listenuppodcast

[Alcohol Focus Scotland @AlcoholFocus]

Ahead of the upcoming Autumn Budget, let HM Treasury know that you support raising alcohol duty to protect lives and fund vital public services.

https://t.co/6PfPDkw8NL

[Scottish Recovery Consortium @SRConsortium]

People Make Recovery filled Glasgow Green last Saturday. Great to see Freed Up, With You and the wider recovery community out in force, hosted by @GlasgowCityADP Our Natalie was at the SRC stall all afternoon. Have your say: https://t.co/4ns7Pxlczr #PeopleMakeRecovery

[Alcohol Focus Scotland @AlcoholFocus]

We support calls by the @UK_AHA to bring back the alcohol duty escalator

The period during which it was active (2008-2014) was the only sustained period in recent decades where alcohol-related death rates leveled off or dipped

The @ScotGovFM should join those calls

[The National @ScotNational]

Campaigners working to tackle alcohol harm have penned a furious letter to John Swinney urging him against lobbying the UK Government on reducing duty, claiming it is at odds with his pledge to tackle domestic abuse https://t.co/BdpDrWSYUH

[Alcohol Focus Scotland @AlcoholFocus]

Updated guidelines from the @WHO for preventing or delaying onset of #dementia recommends reducing alcohol consumption

Policies that reduce population drinking can prevent or delay dementia - including action on price, marketing and availability

https://t.co/Ydep9Ez8bD

[Alcohol Focus Scotland @AlcoholFocus]

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

Taking action to prevent #suicide means taking action to prevent #alcohol related harm.

[Alcohol Focus Scotland @AlcoholFocus]

Today is #InternationalFASDDay, marked on the 9th day of the 9th month to reflect the nine months of pregnancy. Dr Patricia Jackson OBE, reflects on progress and challenges for FASD in Scotland - which is often missed and preventable.

https://t.co/CGJPL3mUyf

[Abbeycare @Abbeycare]

"It's An Illness. It's Not A Choice..." | Listen UP Episode 9 - Gayle Brannigan - Out Now!

See addiction as illness, not a choice - so you can find empathy and support meaningful recovery. Gayle Brannigan, CEO of @SMFC_CF, explains, in Listen UP Episode 9.

EPISODE 9 - LISTEN NOW - https://t.co/7RLIrwqMHu

#addictionrecovery #listenuppodcast

[Scottish Recovery Consortium @SRConsortium]

Women affected by alcohol and drug harm face overlapping barriers, rarely in isolation. Argyll and Bute ADP and SRC are running a new online series exploring these challenges. Register: https://t.co/Jk1IOtUdKW #SupportingWomen
@argyllandbute @ArgyllADP @abc_OCTF @abhscpco

[FASD Network UK @FASDNETUK]

Today is FASD Day. Keep an eye out for posts from FASD Network UK. Let's unite to raise awareness about the impact of alcohol exposure on unborn babies and support everyone to have the best start in life. #FASD FASDGrowsUp

[IAS @InstAlcStud]

62% of publicans say alcohol sold in supermarkets & off-licences is too cheap. 1/4 say it's one of their three biggest business challenges.

Shifting alcohol sales from cheap off-trade shops back to the on-trade could benefit both pubs & public health.

🔗 https://t.co/uwAm0odliH