Alcohol Focus Scotland

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

[Alcohol Focus Scotland @AlcoholFocus]

We're delighted that First Minister @JohnSwinney has pledged his support to our Alcohol-Free Childhood campaign ✍️

The campaign aims to ensure that children and young people grow up free from the harmful effects of #AlcoholMarketing

Read more 🔽

https://t.co/YhX5mIiSFT

[Alcohol Focus Scotland @AlcoholFocus]

We've spoken with #LGBTQIA folks in Glasgow who tell us that they feel targeted by #BigAlcohol, and are sceptical about their motivations

They've told us they are a #CommunityNotCommodity

Is it time for Pride organisations to reconsider alcohol sponsorship?

[Alcohol Focus Scotland @AlcoholFocus]

We're recruiting 📢

As Scotland’s national alcohol charity, we’ve been tackling alcohol harm for over half a century.

We are now looking for a creative, energetic and experienced Business Development Manager to help us achieve even more

Apply here 🔽

https://t.co/LDGxRlcfnJ

[Alcohol Focus Scotland @AlcoholFocus]

This @ConversationUK article underlines the need for the @ScotGov to move at speed to enact policies we called for in our 2026 Manifesto - including expanding early detection of #LiverDisease and greater investment in alcohol treatment and support.

https://t.co/S2x1XKezeB

[Alcohol Focus Scotland @AlcoholFocus]

At Tuesday’s FMQs @CMochan raised a question about children's exposure to alcohol marketing during major sporting events, including the World Cup and the Commonwealth Games. The @ScotGovFM's response was disappointing
https://t.co/vaNbbDFyyQ

[Alcohol Focus Scotland @AlcoholFocus]

In a new blog, Carolyn Lochhead, Alcohol Focus Scotland chief executive, celebrates Scotland football fans and reflects on why alcohol is so tied up in our society and national reputation👇
https://t.co/DbzryZZOEm

[Alcohol Focus Scotland @AlcoholFocus]

We're recruiting 📢

As Scotland’s national alcohol charity, we’ve been tackling alcohol harm for over half a century.

We are now looking for a creative, energetic and experienced Business Development Manager to help us achieve even more.

Apply here 🔽

https://t.co/LDGxRlcfnJ

[IAS @InstAlcStud]

A lower limit alone won't fix drink driving - enforcement matters just as much.

In our latest blog, written by Hunter Abbott, @AlcoSense Laboratories, he makes the case for reforming drink-drive law in England and Wales.

https://t.co/gYGHBJEWpz

[Alcohol Focus Scotland @AlcoholFocus]

This week is #CPAW2026

Just 1.3% of alcohol products include warnings relating to cancer or liver disease.

We believe you deserve clear, trustworthy information about your health.

It's time to make clear health warnings on alcohol products mandatory!

[Alcohol Focus Scotland @AlcoholFocus]

Next week is #CPAW2026

Just 1.3% of alcohol products include warnings relating to cancer or liver disease.

We believe you deserve clear, trustworthy information about your health.

It's time to make clear health warnings on alcohol products mandatory!

[Abbeycare @Abbeycare]

"Scotland Harm Reduction Measures Include..." | Listen UP Episode 7 - Marc Buchanan - Now Live!

Uncover the specifics of store design that supports recovery for calmer, more controlled shopping in Listen UP Episode 7, with guest Marc Buchanan from @AlcoholFocus

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

#addictionrecovery #listenuppodcast

[British Liver Trust @LiverTrust]

If you have recently been diagnosed with liver disease or liver cancer, or care for someone who has, join us for a free online talk. Learn more about liver disease, symptoms, and where to find reliable information and support.

Tuesday 16th June - 11am to 12pm. To register to attend please email [email protected]

[Alcohol Focus Scotland @AlcoholFocus]

Children and young people have a target on their backs 🎯

Alcohol companies want to see children and young people consume more alcohol.

We urgently need #AlcoholMarketing restrictions to protect children and young people

[IAS @InstAlcStud]

This is a direct quote from the new CEO of Diageo, one of the world's largest multinational alcohol companies.

The decline in youth drinking is clearly a threat to the huge profits of alcohol producers like Diageo, so they will do what they can to increase youth drinking.

[Alcohol Focus Scotland @AlcoholFocus]

Last year for #PrideMonth, we published a blog looking at #Alcohol in the #LGBT community, LGBT views of #AlcoholMarketing and posed the question of whether it was time to reconsider the relationship between #Pride and the alcohol industry.

https://t.co/Nm3sTwtgTi

[Alcohol Focus Scotland @AlcoholFocus]

1 in 5 alcohol products fail to meet even the minimum labelling requirements set by the voluntary industry regulator.

No more letting the industry mark it's own homework.

It's time for mandatory health warning labels to allow consumers to make informed choices!

[Alcohol Focus Scotland @AlcoholFocus]

New analysis from AFS and @UK_AHA has confirmed that alcohol companies are keeping consumers in the dark about health risks

Read more 🔽

https://t.co/53Rd2tmw34

[IAS @InstAlcStud]

What’s really on alcohol labels?

❌ 1 in 5 don’t meet even basic guidelines
❌ Only 28% list ingredients
❌ Health warnings? Almost nowhere

The largest ever review of alcohol labels shows why voluntary labelling doesn’t work.

https://t.co/eodqs7iyA5

[Scottish Recovery Consortium @SRConsortium]

SRC's Tom Bennett joined the Dumfries and Galloway ADP's Breaking the Stigma podcast to talk the Charter of Rights, the FAIR model, and why rights-based approaches matter in recovery.

Episode 6 is out now 🎙️ 👉 https://t.co/qdgtC3wkwU

[Alcohol Focus Scotland @AlcoholFocus]

Alcohol services have a duty to be #LGBT inclusive and acceptable.

The LGBT community experiences significantly higher levels of alcohol harm.

This #SDF eLearning course is an excellent introduction for those working in alcohol services.

https://t.co/dJsiFqWCKS

[IAS @InstAlcStud]

Sales of lower-strength beers have surged since the 2023 alcohol duty reforms, as brewers reformulate to hit the 3.4% ABV threshold.

A reminder that well-designed pricing incentives can nudge the market in a healthier direction.

https://t.co/EtEXQBO8ZU

[Alcohol Focus Scotland @AlcoholFocus]

Alcohol is linked to at least 7 types of cancer, yet only 1% of alcohol products in the UK reviewed by AHA & AFS carried cancer warnings.

Our new analysis highlights major gaps in alcohol labelling across the UK — & the need for mandatory health information on alcohol products.