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Say no to nightcaps

This July, Alcohol Awareness Week aims to encourage people to think more carefully about their relationship with alcohol. Kerry Greenaway explores how pharmacy teams can help.

29 May 2026

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Department of Health in Northern Ireland publishes substance misuse report

The number of people using substance misuse services in the country fell very slightly in 2024-25.

11 Dec 2025

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Alcohol Awareness Week

As beer gardens across the UK enjoy the summer tenure, Alcohol Awareness Week rolls around to remind us all to reflect on our relationship with alcohol.

06 Jun 2025

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Paydens and Drinkaware join forces over alcohol campaign

Pharmacists are using a screening tool to assess and advise on people’s drinking habits.

27 Feb 2025

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Alcohol-related deaths in UK hit highest number since records began

Figures from the Office for National Statistics revealed there were 10,473 deaths from “alcohol-specific causes” in 2023.

11 Feb 2025

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Try Dry

Starting the year off with a clear mind, a replenished body and a renewal of energy? If you can encourage customers to take part in Dry January, this might just be them!

16 Dec 2024

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Thinking on drinking

This July, Alcohol Awareness Week looks at making people conscious of how, when, where and why we choose to consume alcohol.

19 Jun 2024

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Dry January

Are Brits turning towards a more sober lifestyle? Training Matters explores the benefits of Dry January and the growing trend of going alcohol-free.

01 Jan 2024

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Hard to swallow

New statistics show that excessive alcohol consumption is still a problem for many people, so what can community pharmacy teams do to help them recognise and moderate their intake?

05 Oct 2023

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Preventable risk factors account for nearly half of all cancer deaths

Cancer deaths due to preventable risk factors rose by 20.4 per cent over the last decade.

23 Aug 2022

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Preparing for Dry January

Every hour, someone dies as a result of alcohol in the UK. With Dry January approaching these are the benefits of taking a break.

01 Jan 2022

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Manage seasonal overindulgence

Alongside seasonal celebrations comes overindulgence in festive food and drink. How can pharmacy help customers cope with unwanted consequences?

10 Nov 2021

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Survey will assess pupils' attitudes towards smoking, alcohol and drugs

Around one thousand schools in England will be randomly selected by the government.

03 Sep 2021

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Alcohol deaths in England and Wales on the rise

Provisional data from the Office for National Statistics revealed a 19.6 per cent rise in deaths last year compared with 2019. 

06 May 2021

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Drinking habits change for over a third of people

Over a third of people (34.4 per cent) reported a change in their drinking habits over the last year.

29 Apr 2021

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Men's mental health

Find out what can pharmacy teams do to support men who are struggling with their mental health.

13 Apr 2021

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