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SHAAP Responds to WHO removal of alcohol consumption targets

SHAAP response to the WHO Discussion Paper on Monitoring framework and targets for the prevention and control of NCD The WHO is currently consulting on...

Updated Sheffield research confirms value of minimum pricing

An updated report from Sheffield University, published this morning (31st Jan), confirms that that minimum pricing, combined with an off-licence discount ban, could reduce alcohol...

Minimum pricing needed now more than ever

A new report published today by SHAAP and AFS shows that minimum unit pricing is needed now more than ever as alcohol continues to be sold...

RE-THINKING ALCOHOL LICENSING: New report from SHAAP and AFS calls for more effective controls on how, when and where alcohol is sold to reduce record levels of alcohol-related harm

A new report by SHAAP and Alcohol Focus Scotland launched today (Thursday) at Alcohol Focus Scotland’s National Licensing Conference, calls on licensing boards to make...

Help or hindrance? Corporate involvement in international nutrition and alcohol laws

A consortium of non-profit public health advocacy groups will press world leaders and other representatives of the 193 member states to call for strong public...

Scots drinking at higher levels

Retail sales data indicate people in Scotland drinking 2 litres more pure alcohol per adult than people in England in 2010. New analysis of alcohol...