Alcohol Focus Scotland
@alcoholfocus.bsky.social
Scotland's national charity working to prevent and reduce the harm caused by alcohol.
Website: https://www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/
Alcohol Free Childhood Campaign: https://www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/Alcohol-Free-Childhood/
Website: https://www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/
Alcohol Free Childhood Campaign: https://www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/Alcohol-Free-Childhood/
We've just published our eFocus newsletter for November! 📰
Check it out for all the latest news, research and events in alcohol harm prevention! 👀
mailchi.mp/7b5cf7cb9e02...
Check it out for all the latest news, research and events in alcohol harm prevention! 👀
mailchi.mp/7b5cf7cb9e02...
November 27, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We've just published our eFocus newsletter for November! 📰
Check it out for all the latest news, research and events in alcohol harm prevention! 👀
mailchi.mp/7b5cf7cb9e02...
Check it out for all the latest news, research and events in alcohol harm prevention! 👀
mailchi.mp/7b5cf7cb9e02...
It's #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth
Pancreatic cancer is more common in people with chronic pancreatitis. About 70 out of 100 cases of chronic pancreatitis (about 70%) are due to drinking more than the recommended low risk guidance over a long period
Pancreatic cancer is more common in people with chronic pancreatitis. About 70 out of 100 cases of chronic pancreatitis (about 70%) are due to drinking more than the recommended low risk guidance over a long period
November 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
It's #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth
Pancreatic cancer is more common in people with chronic pancreatitis. About 70 out of 100 cases of chronic pancreatitis (about 70%) are due to drinking more than the recommended low risk guidance over a long period
Pancreatic cancer is more common in people with chronic pancreatitis. About 70 out of 100 cases of chronic pancreatitis (about 70%) are due to drinking more than the recommended low risk guidance over a long period
Fans have been following their teams and enjoying the highs and lows of #football without #alcohol being available in stadia for 40 years now. 🏆
Instead of making alcohol even more available, isn’t it time we opened a discussion about whether alcohol has a place in sport?
Instead of making alcohol even more available, isn’t it time we opened a discussion about whether alcohol has a place in sport?
November 21, 2025 at 3:27 PM
November is #MouthCancerAwarenessMonth
Many people remain unaware that alcohol causes at least 7 different cancers, including mouth cancer
#BigAlcohol would rather you didn't know 🤫
We think you should
We want to see mandatory health warning labels on alcohol products ⚠️
Many people remain unaware that alcohol causes at least 7 different cancers, including mouth cancer
#BigAlcohol would rather you didn't know 🤫
We think you should
We want to see mandatory health warning labels on alcohol products ⚠️
November 21, 2025 at 10:27 AM
November is #MouthCancerAwarenessMonth
Many people remain unaware that alcohol causes at least 7 different cancers, including mouth cancer
#BigAlcohol would rather you didn't know 🤫
We think you should
We want to see mandatory health warning labels on alcohol products ⚠️
Many people remain unaware that alcohol causes at least 7 different cancers, including mouth cancer
#BigAlcohol would rather you didn't know 🤫
We think you should
We want to see mandatory health warning labels on alcohol products ⚠️
Today is #InternationalTransDayofRemembrance
The transgender community is disproportionately affected by alcohol harm - including as a result of coping with #transphobia,
They also experience significant barriers when trying to access healthcare
The transgender community is disproportionately affected by alcohol harm - including as a result of coping with #transphobia,
They also experience significant barriers when trying to access healthcare
November 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Today is #InternationalTransDayofRemembrance
The transgender community is disproportionately affected by alcohol harm - including as a result of coping with #transphobia,
They also experience significant barriers when trying to access healthcare
The transgender community is disproportionately affected by alcohol harm - including as a result of coping with #transphobia,
They also experience significant barriers when trying to access healthcare
Isn't it the thrill of a winning goal, the spine tingle of the crowd singing in unison, the delight of a trophy win - or even the shared pain of defeat - that makes football great?
We’re encouraged to think we have fun because of alcohol, when really it's sharing great experiences with our mates.
We’re encouraged to think we have fun because of alcohol, when really it's sharing great experiences with our mates.
November 19, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Isn't it the thrill of a winning goal, the spine tingle of the crowd singing in unison, the delight of a trophy win - or even the shared pain of defeat - that makes football great?
We’re encouraged to think we have fun because of alcohol, when really it's sharing great experiences with our mates.
We’re encouraged to think we have fun because of alcohol, when really it's sharing great experiences with our mates.
Instead of arguing for more booze in #football, maybe we could imagine a future where the match day experience becomes more family-friendly, a place where the focus stays on the football and the atmosphere, not on drinking and dealing with its fallout?
#Alcohol #Football #SPFL
#Alcohol #Football #SPFL
November 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Instead of arguing for more booze in #football, maybe we could imagine a future where the match day experience becomes more family-friendly, a place where the focus stays on the football and the atmosphere, not on drinking and dealing with its fallout?
#Alcohol #Football #SPFL
#Alcohol #Football #SPFL
They say football is the 'working man's' game, and limiting alcohol at matches is 'class warfare'.
Yet, no group in Scotland experiences alcohol harm more than working class men.
It's not the working man who needs more alcohol in football. It's the #BigAlcohol who want it. 💰
Yet, no group in Scotland experiences alcohol harm more than working class men.
It's not the working man who needs more alcohol in football. It's the #BigAlcohol who want it. 💰
November 17, 2025 at 12:26 PM
They say football is the 'working man's' game, and limiting alcohol at matches is 'class warfare'.
Yet, no group in Scotland experiences alcohol harm more than working class men.
It's not the working man who needs more alcohol in football. It's the #BigAlcohol who want it. 💰
Yet, no group in Scotland experiences alcohol harm more than working class men.
It's not the working man who needs more alcohol in football. It's the #BigAlcohol who want it. 💰
It's #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth
Pancreatic cancer is more common in people with chronic pancreatitis. About 70 out of 100 cases of chronic pancreatitis (about 70%) are due to drinking more than the recommended low risk guidance over a long period
Pancreatic cancer is more common in people with chronic pancreatitis. About 70 out of 100 cases of chronic pancreatitis (about 70%) are due to drinking more than the recommended low risk guidance over a long period
November 15, 2025 at 10:31 AM
It's #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth
Pancreatic cancer is more common in people with chronic pancreatitis. About 70 out of 100 cases of chronic pancreatitis (about 70%) are due to drinking more than the recommended low risk guidance over a long period
Pancreatic cancer is more common in people with chronic pancreatitis. About 70 out of 100 cases of chronic pancreatitis (about 70%) are due to drinking more than the recommended low risk guidance over a long period
Research by Stirling University found that clubs won't likely benefit financially from alcohol sales at football grounds
But #BigAlcohol might. They want us to think fans are driving this push
But a lot of fans see increasing violence in #ScottishFootball and say, 'No thanks'
But #BigAlcohol might. They want us to think fans are driving this push
But a lot of fans see increasing violence in #ScottishFootball and say, 'No thanks'
November 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Research by Stirling University found that clubs won't likely benefit financially from alcohol sales at football grounds
But #BigAlcohol might. They want us to think fans are driving this push
But a lot of fans see increasing violence in #ScottishFootball and say, 'No thanks'
But #BigAlcohol might. They want us to think fans are driving this push
But a lot of fans see increasing violence in #ScottishFootball and say, 'No thanks'
The corporate execs pushing for a return of #alcohol to #football grounds want us to believe that fans are driving this change
But many fans do not support this, and want to be able to bring their family to games without the fear of increased alcohol related violence & disorder.
But many fans do not support this, and want to be able to bring their family to games without the fear of increased alcohol related violence & disorder.
November 14, 2025 at 12:17 PM
November is #MouthCancerAwarenessMonth
Many people remain unaware that alcohol causes at least 7 different cancers, including mouth cancer
#BigAlcohol would rather you didn't know 🤫
We think you should
We want to see mandatory health warning labels on alcohol products ⚠️
Many people remain unaware that alcohol causes at least 7 different cancers, including mouth cancer
#BigAlcohol would rather you didn't know 🤫
We think you should
We want to see mandatory health warning labels on alcohol products ⚠️
November 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM
November is #MouthCancerAwarenessMonth
Many people remain unaware that alcohol causes at least 7 different cancers, including mouth cancer
#BigAlcohol would rather you didn't know 🤫
We think you should
We want to see mandatory health warning labels on alcohol products ⚠️
Many people remain unaware that alcohol causes at least 7 different cancers, including mouth cancer
#BigAlcohol would rather you didn't know 🤫
We think you should
We want to see mandatory health warning labels on alcohol products ⚠️
Good to hear Cabinet Secretary for Health #NeilGrayMSP make specific mention of #Alcohol policy at today's @cancerresearchuk.org Conference in Glasgow
November 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Good to hear Cabinet Secretary for Health #NeilGrayMSP make specific mention of #Alcohol policy at today's @cancerresearchuk.org Conference in Glasgow
November is #StomachCancerAwarenessMonth
#StomachCancer risk is higher in people who drink 3 or more units of alcohol each day, compared with people who don't drink or only drink occasionally.
Why not try these easy ways to cut down on your alcohol use?
#StomachCancer risk is higher in people who drink 3 or more units of alcohol each day, compared with people who don't drink or only drink occasionally.
Why not try these easy ways to cut down on your alcohol use?
November 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
November is #StomachCancerAwarenessMonth
#StomachCancer risk is higher in people who drink 3 or more units of alcohol each day, compared with people who don't drink or only drink occasionally.
Why not try these easy ways to cut down on your alcohol use?
#StomachCancer risk is higher in people who drink 3 or more units of alcohol each day, compared with people who don't drink or only drink occasionally.
Why not try these easy ways to cut down on your alcohol use?
Today we're at @unistrathclyde.bsky.social for the @cruk-si.bsky.social Conference!
Talking to people about alcohol and #cancer, #alcohol advertising & health warning labels on alcohol products.
Talking to people about alcohol and #cancer, #alcohol advertising & health warning labels on alcohol products.
November 10, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Today we're at @unistrathclyde.bsky.social for the @cruk-si.bsky.social Conference!
Talking to people about alcohol and #cancer, #alcohol advertising & health warning labels on alcohol products.
Talking to people about alcohol and #cancer, #alcohol advertising & health warning labels on alcohol products.
Our #AlcoholFreeKids campaign webinar starts at 2pm
Discussing @publichealthscot.bsky.social findings including:
“#AlcoholMarketing and advertising is pervasive and persuasive, and frequent exposure to it drives alcohol consumption and related harms, including among children & young people.”
Discussing @publichealthscot.bsky.social findings including:
“#AlcoholMarketing and advertising is pervasive and persuasive, and frequent exposure to it drives alcohol consumption and related harms, including among children & young people.”
November 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Our #AlcoholFreeKids campaign webinar starts at 2pm
Discussing @publichealthscot.bsky.social findings including:
“#AlcoholMarketing and advertising is pervasive and persuasive, and frequent exposure to it drives alcohol consumption and related harms, including among children & young people.”
Discussing @publichealthscot.bsky.social findings including:
“#AlcoholMarketing and advertising is pervasive and persuasive, and frequent exposure to it drives alcohol consumption and related harms, including among children & young people.”
It's #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth
Pancreatic cancer is more common in people with chronic pancreatitis. About 70 out of 100 cases of chronic pancreatitis (about 70%) are due to drinking more than the recommended low risk guidance over a long period
Pancreatic cancer is more common in people with chronic pancreatitis. About 70 out of 100 cases of chronic pancreatitis (about 70%) are due to drinking more than the recommended low risk guidance over a long period
November 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
It's #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth
Pancreatic cancer is more common in people with chronic pancreatitis. About 70 out of 100 cases of chronic pancreatitis (about 70%) are due to drinking more than the recommended low risk guidance over a long period
Pancreatic cancer is more common in people with chronic pancreatitis. About 70 out of 100 cases of chronic pancreatitis (about 70%) are due to drinking more than the recommended low risk guidance over a long period
November is #MouthCancerAwarenessMonth
Many people remain unaware that alcohol causes at least 7 different cancers, including mouth cancer
#BigAlcohol would rather you didn't know 🤫
We think you should.
We want to see mandatory health warning labels on alcohol products ⚠️
Many people remain unaware that alcohol causes at least 7 different cancers, including mouth cancer
#BigAlcohol would rather you didn't know 🤫
We think you should.
We want to see mandatory health warning labels on alcohol products ⚠️
November 4, 2025 at 4:26 PM
November is #MouthCancerAwarenessMonth
Many people remain unaware that alcohol causes at least 7 different cancers, including mouth cancer
#BigAlcohol would rather you didn't know 🤫
We think you should.
We want to see mandatory health warning labels on alcohol products ⚠️
Many people remain unaware that alcohol causes at least 7 different cancers, including mouth cancer
#BigAlcohol would rather you didn't know 🤫
We think you should.
We want to see mandatory health warning labels on alcohol products ⚠️
We're recruiting for a new CEO!
You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond.
Find out more and apply ⬇️
https://twp.ai/9PWihX
You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond.
Find out more and apply ⬇️
https://twp.ai/9PWihX
November 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
We're recruiting for a new CEO!
You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond.
Find out more and apply ⬇️
https://twp.ai/9PWihX
You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond.
Find out more and apply ⬇️
https://twp.ai/9PWihX
We're recruiting for a new CEO!
You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond.
Find out more and apply ⬇️
https://twp.ai/9PWihR
You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond.
Find out more and apply ⬇️
https://twp.ai/9PWihR
October 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We're recruiting for a new CEO!
You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond.
Find out more and apply ⬇️
https://twp.ai/9PWihR
You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond.
Find out more and apply ⬇️
https://twp.ai/9PWihR
We're recruiting for a new CEO!
You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond.
Find out more and apply ⬇️
https://twp.ai/4irTV6
You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond.
Find out more and apply ⬇️
https://twp.ai/4irTV6
October 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
We're recruiting for a new CEO!
You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond.
Find out more and apply ⬇️
https://twp.ai/4irTV6
You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond.
Find out more and apply ⬇️
https://twp.ai/4irTV6
We've published our response to the latest #ScottishHealthSurvey
Whilst the prevalence of people drinking above the Chief Medical Officer’s low risk drinking guidelines is now at its lowest since records began at 20% - the devil is in the detail
https://twp.ai/9PWXF8
Whilst the prevalence of people drinking above the Chief Medical Officer’s low risk drinking guidelines is now at its lowest since records began at 20% - the devil is in the detail
https://twp.ai/9PWXF8
October 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
We've published our response to the latest #ScottishHealthSurvey
Whilst the prevalence of people drinking above the Chief Medical Officer’s low risk drinking guidelines is now at its lowest since records began at 20% - the devil is in the detail
https://twp.ai/9PWXF8
Whilst the prevalence of people drinking above the Chief Medical Officer’s low risk drinking guidelines is now at its lowest since records began at 20% - the devil is in the detail
https://twp.ai/9PWXF8
Dabbers at the ready for #KillerTactics 2 Bingo! ✒️
You'll already be seeing a lot of these claims from #BigAlcohol in the lead up to the #Budget2025
Plenty more to come before the #ScottishElections2025 🗳️
ash.org.uk/resources/vi...
You'll already be seeing a lot of these claims from #BigAlcohol in the lead up to the #Budget2025
Plenty more to come before the #ScottishElections2025 🗳️
ash.org.uk/resources/vi...
October 24, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Dabbers at the ready for #KillerTactics 2 Bingo! ✒️
You'll already be seeing a lot of these claims from #BigAlcohol in the lead up to the #Budget2025
Plenty more to come before the #ScottishElections2025 🗳️
ash.org.uk/resources/vi...
You'll already be seeing a lot of these claims from #BigAlcohol in the lead up to the #Budget2025
Plenty more to come before the #ScottishElections2025 🗳️
ash.org.uk/resources/vi...
Last week, @publichealthscot.bsky.social published their long awaited report into the 40% decline in access to alcohol treatment
Read our response 🔽
www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/news/news/af...
Read our response 🔽
www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/news/news/af...
October 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Last week, @publichealthscot.bsky.social published their long awaited report into the 40% decline in access to alcohol treatment
Read our response 🔽
www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/news/news/af...
Read our response 🔽
www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/news/news/af...
We're recruiting for a new CEO!
You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond.
Find out more and apply ⬇️
https://twp.ai/9PXLo5
You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond.
Find out more and apply ⬇️
https://twp.ai/9PXLo5
October 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We're recruiting for a new CEO!
You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond.
Find out more and apply ⬇️
https://twp.ai/9PXLo5
You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond.
Find out more and apply ⬇️
https://twp.ai/9PXLo5