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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 2 Min Article

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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 , 5 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 5 Min Article

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Dry January

Encouraging customers to ban the booze and get involved in Dry January has many benefits – and not just health related ones.

08 Jan 2021 , 3 Min Article

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Alcohol Awareness Week

Alcohol Awareness Week runs from 16-22 November 2020 and is a chance for the UK to “get thinking about drinking”.

21 Oct 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Supporting men's health

Men are less engaged with healthcare services than women, but pharmacy teams can ensure they don't suffer in silence.

12 Oct 2020 , 5 Min Article

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More working years lost to alcohol than cancer

More working years were lost to alcohol consumption than cancer in England in 2018, according to data from Public Health England.

03 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Rise in alcohol hospital admission linked to cuts

Researchers have found increases in alcohol-related hospital admissions is linked to spending cuts. 

13 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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