Health Promotion

Fact Sheet: Alcohol and Cancer

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Drinking alcohol is a risk factor contributing to seven types of cancer. The more alcohol you drink, the greater the risk of developing cancer. This fact sheet, developed by Alcohol Change UK, explains how high these risks are, which types...

Fact Sheet: Alcohol and the Brain

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Alcohol Change UK have released a fact sheet highlighting the various ways alcohol can affect the health of your brain as well as changes you can make in order to take care of this vital organ.

The Alcohol Change Report

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Alcohol Change UK have released their latest report, which highlights the state of alcohol use in the UK and recommends changes that will reduce harm and promote a healthier society. The report gives a clear overview of the cost and...

Webinar: Living in a Cloud - Adolescent Nicotine Use

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Though adolescent cigarette smoking rates have decreased over the past four decades with fewer than 1 in 25 teens reporting daily tobacco use, e-cigarette use has increased two-fold. There are still lower rates of adolescent nicotine use overall, but a potentially dangerous trend has emerged with the increased use of vaping. 

Alcohol Occasionals: Seminars 2013–2018

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Almost a fifth more alcohol is sold per adult in Scotland than in England and Wales. It is believed 1 in 4 people drink at hazardous or harmful levels and in 2016 alone there were over 1,200 alcohol-related deaths in Scotland. Scottish...

Benzodiazepine Use Is High while Use Disorder Rates Are Low

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Benzodiazepines, such as sedatives and sleeping aids, are a widely prescribed group of medicines designed for short-term treatment. Although most people manage benzodiazepines as prescribed, some individuals misuse the drugs and can develop...