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    Survey shows post-pandemic increase in drinking for some

    05 December 2023

    AFS responds to concerning new figures from the Scottish Health Survey 2022.

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  • Rod Anderson at Parliamentary Event 17.01.23.

    Challenge and Change: Rod Anderson

    02 October 2023

    Challenge and Change is the AFS Involvement Team blog series. For this blog post, we spoke with Rod Anderson, Chief Recovery Officer with Recovery Coaching Scotland.

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  • AFS asks for SG on MUP

    Parliament must come together to renew and reinvigorate MUP

    20 September 2023

    AFS calls on Parliament to increase MUP following new report which shows its effectiveness was eroded by inflation and COVID-19.

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    A responsible drinking campaign that features cocktail recipes

    11 September 2023

    Alcohol Focus Scotland is "deeply concerned" that the Scottish Government has pledged to support a whisky industry campaign to raise awareness about the alcohol content of drinks.

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    Unacceptable rise in alcohol-specific deaths

    29 August 2023

    1,276 people lost their lives due to alcohol in 2022. AFS responds.

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  • Minimum pricing

    Health experts share concerns about complaint made on MUP evaluation

    12 August 2023

    Health experts commend Scotland’s evaluation of minimum unit pricing

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    Decline in alcohol treatment in Scotland

    26 July 2023

    AFS responds to newly published alcohol treatment figures, highlighting the 40% decrease and calling for action.

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  • North Berwick at Parliamentary Event 17.01.23

    Challenge and Change: Lived Experience Voices on Alcohol Marketing

    04 July 2023

    Challenge and Change is the AFS Involvement Team blog series. In this blog post, the Involvement team shares their work on alcohol marketing and share the voices of lived and living experience.

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  • In our society, we're almost drenched in alcohol. It's almost like a metaphor!

    Blog post for Alcohol Awareness Week 2023

    03 July 2023

    Interview with Diane Thomson, Senior Learning and Engagement Coordinator, for Alcohol Awareness Week 2023.

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    Final verdict on MUP

    27 June 2023

    The final verdict from PHS supports the continuation of MUP

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