Behind closed doors: Alcohol, domestic abuse and trauma

An online learning event with Alcohol Change UK
Thursday, 14 March 2024

The relationship between alcohol and domestic abuse is clear but complex. Alcohol is not the cause of abuse, but its role in intensifying and complicating abusive situations cannot be ignored. We know that addressing alcohol use and domestic abuse together is essential. We also know that this is not always what happens in practice. 

At this online learning event, you can hear from experts in both fields, and collaborate with others to identify unmet needs and work towards solutions.

We have a number of tickets available free of charge for students and people with lived experience. Contact us for more details.
 

No/low alcohol drinks more popular than ever, says new report

A new report by researchers at the University of Sheffield, University of Stirling and University College London has provided an in-depth insight into the consumption and sales of no- and low- alcohol drinks. It found that in 2022, one-third of adults consumed no/low alcohol drinks at least once in the last year and one in ten in the last week. There is “cautious optimism” that such drinks are being consumed as substitutes to alcoholic options, although more research is needed.  

Scottish first minister commits to reducing children's exposure to alcohol marketing

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf has signed up to support a joint campaign from Alcohol Focus Scotland, Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs, Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems and BMA Scotland to protect children from alcohol marketing. International evidence shows that alcohol marketing increases the likelihood that children and young people will start to drink alcohol or, if they already drink alcohol, drink more and at problematic levels. 

The campaign is supported by more than 40 organisations and 59 MSPs. 

Understanding alcohol intolerance amongst East Asian people 

Between a third and a half of East Asian people are affected by alcohol intolerance – sometimes known as the “alcohol flush reaction”, “Asian flush” or “Asian glow”. Worldwide, around 540 million people whose family origins are in China, Japan, Korea, or Taiwan experience it, including tens of thousands of people in the UK.

In collaboration with the Stanford Center for Asian Health Research and Education (Stanford CARE) and Stanford Cardiovascular Institute, Alcohol Change UK has published a new factsheet aimed at helping East Asian people understand more about alcohol and how it can affect their health. 
 

London to Brighton Bike Ride

Join us to cycle the London to Brighton Bike Ride on Sunday, 16 June to support Alcohol Change UK. The event is held on Father’s Day in the UK and is a wonderful way to celebrate all those amazing dads by riding with them or to remember them! We’d love you to join us for this iconic event and to make it a very special day.