Balance North East
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Working to reduce the harm from alcohol: to health, to families and to society. www.reducemyrisk.tv
🎄“Supermarkets are piled high with cheap, strong alcohol in the run up to Christmas, encouraging people to buy more.” Many people feel alcohol is far too easy to get, especially when Christmas can be tough for those with a history of addiction. Listen to Karen 🔽 #ReduceAlcoholHarm
December 1, 2025 at 9:25 AM
🎄“Supermarkets are piled high with cheap, strong alcohol in the run up to Christmas, encouraging people to buy more.” Many people feel alcohol is far too easy to get, especially when Christmas can be tough for those with a history of addiction. Listen to Karen 🔽 #ReduceAlcoholHarm
Sarah from Durham knows first-hand how alcohol can make mental health worse. With almost half of adults in the NE drinking above CMO guidelines, we need a national plan to lower drinking rates and raise awareness of alcohol harm.
@ias.org.uk @aha-uk.bsky.social
@ias.org.uk @aha-uk.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Sarah from Durham knows first-hand how alcohol can make mental health worse. With almost half of adults in the NE drinking above CMO guidelines, we need a national plan to lower drinking rates and raise awareness of alcohol harm.
@ias.org.uk @aha-uk.bsky.social
@ias.org.uk @aha-uk.bsky.social
Just like tobacco, alcohol causes cancer, but awareness remains low.
Awareness is vital – 30% who saw our Alcohol is Toxic campaign cut down how often they drink, 22% on how much they drink and another 17% talked to someone. #RightToKnow
@ias.org.uk @aha-uk.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org
Awareness is vital – 30% who saw our Alcohol is Toxic campaign cut down how often they drink, 22% on how much they drink and another 17% talked to someone. #RightToKnow
@ias.org.uk @aha-uk.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org
November 27, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Just like tobacco, alcohol causes cancer, but awareness remains low.
Awareness is vital – 30% who saw our Alcohol is Toxic campaign cut down how often they drink, 22% on how much they drink and another 17% talked to someone. #RightToKnow
@ias.org.uk @aha-uk.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org
Awareness is vital – 30% who saw our Alcohol is Toxic campaign cut down how often they drink, 22% on how much they drink and another 17% talked to someone. #RightToKnow
@ias.org.uk @aha-uk.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org
We welcome the "Barriers to Recovery" report from
@ias.org.uk shaped by professionals working in addiction – including the recommendation for a new, national alcohol strategy to reduce alcohol-related harm and address recovery needs ias.org.uk/report/barri...
@ias.org.uk shaped by professionals working in addiction – including the recommendation for a new, national alcohol strategy to reduce alcohol-related harm and address recovery needs ias.org.uk/report/barri...
November 25, 2025 at 1:06 PM
We welcome the "Barriers to Recovery" report from
@ias.org.uk shaped by professionals working in addiction – including the recommendation for a new, national alcohol strategy to reduce alcohol-related harm and address recovery needs ias.org.uk/report/barri...
@ias.org.uk shaped by professionals working in addiction – including the recommendation for a new, national alcohol strategy to reduce alcohol-related harm and address recovery needs ias.org.uk/report/barri...
Alcohol harm continues to rise in the UK, with record alcohol deaths, and only 22% in need accessing alcohol support. Dependent drinkers face multiple, persistent barriers to entering recovery and social reintegration…like stigma and 24/7 alcohol promotion
November 25, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Alcohol harm continues to rise in the UK, with record alcohol deaths, and only 22% in need accessing alcohol support. Dependent drinkers face multiple, persistent barriers to entering recovery and social reintegration…like stigma and 24/7 alcohol promotion
1/ The rising toll of alcohol harm is staggering.
Every year - 980,000 hospital admissions and secondary diagnoses, a factor in 525,000 violent incidents, and a cost of £1.5bn a year in the NE alone. @ias.org.uk @aha-uk.bsky.social
Every year - 980,000 hospital admissions and secondary diagnoses, a factor in 525,000 violent incidents, and a cost of £1.5bn a year in the NE alone. @ias.org.uk @aha-uk.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 8:56 AM
1/ The rising toll of alcohol harm is staggering.
Every year - 980,000 hospital admissions and secondary diagnoses, a factor in 525,000 violent incidents, and a cost of £1.5bn a year in the NE alone. @ias.org.uk @aha-uk.bsky.social
Every year - 980,000 hospital admissions and secondary diagnoses, a factor in 525,000 violent incidents, and a cost of £1.5bn a year in the NE alone. @ias.org.uk @aha-uk.bsky.social
By law, food and drinks have more information on the label than alcohol, such as calories.
So why not alcohol?
Our research shows people want clearer labelling with 7/10 of people in the NE supporting mandatory health labelling on alcohol. @aha-uk.bsky.social @ias.org.uk
So why not alcohol?
Our research shows people want clearer labelling with 7/10 of people in the NE supporting mandatory health labelling on alcohol. @aha-uk.bsky.social @ias.org.uk
November 24, 2025 at 11:09 AM
By law, food and drinks have more information on the label than alcohol, such as calories.
So why not alcohol?
Our research shows people want clearer labelling with 7/10 of people in the NE supporting mandatory health labelling on alcohol. @aha-uk.bsky.social @ias.org.uk
So why not alcohol?
Our research shows people want clearer labelling with 7/10 of people in the NE supporting mandatory health labelling on alcohol. @aha-uk.bsky.social @ias.org.uk
Alcohol causes seven types of cancer, yet most people don’t understand how. Our short explainer shows how it works – from DNA damage to hormone changes. Mandatory health labels are a key step to giving people the right to know. 🔽 #AlcoholisToxic
November 12, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Alcohol causes seven types of cancer, yet most people don’t understand how. Our short explainer shows how it works – from DNA damage to hormone changes. Mandatory health labels are a key step to giving people the right to know. 🔽 #AlcoholisToxic
Kelly’s story shows recovery is possible - even after her liver was near failure from alcohol. Sharing journeys helps others feel supported. Let’s keep on highlighting these stories to break stigma and give inspiration.
Read more 🔽 @aha-uk.bsky.social @ias.org.uk
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Read more 🔽 @aha-uk.bsky.social @ias.org.uk
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November 12, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Kelly’s story shows recovery is possible - even after her liver was near failure from alcohol. Sharing journeys helps others feel supported. Let’s keep on highlighting these stories to break stigma and give inspiration.
Read more 🔽 @aha-uk.bsky.social @ias.org.uk
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Read more 🔽 @aha-uk.bsky.social @ias.org.uk
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A new report from the Alcohol Health Alliance, Action on Smoking and Health, and the Obesity Health Alliance tells the story of how health harming industries have used their tactics to undermine public health policies. Read more:
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November 11, 2025 at 9:08 AM
A new report from the Alcohol Health Alliance, Action on Smoking and Health, and the Obesity Health Alliance tells the story of how health harming industries have used their tactics to undermine public health policies. Read more:
ahauk.org/resource/kil...
ahauk.org/resource/kil...
8/10 adults in the NE say alcohol is a problem for society. It’s sold almost everywhere – shops, petrol stations, post offices, even some soft play areas.
Hear why people in our region believe things should change 🔽 #ReduceAlcoholHarm #ReduceAlcoholHarm
#Budget25
Hear why people in our region believe things should change 🔽 #ReduceAlcoholHarm #ReduceAlcoholHarm
#Budget25
November 10, 2025 at 8:13 AM
8/10 adults in the NE say alcohol is a problem for society. It’s sold almost everywhere – shops, petrol stations, post offices, even some soft play areas.
Hear why people in our region believe things should change 🔽 #ReduceAlcoholHarm #ReduceAlcoholHarm
#Budget25
Hear why people in our region believe things should change 🔽 #ReduceAlcoholHarm #ReduceAlcoholHarm
#Budget25
Drink driving deaths are at their highest level for nearly two decades.
The new Killer Tactics 2 report outlines how Big Alcohol tried to undermine proposals to reduce the alcohol limit and improve road safety.
Must-read 🔽
ahauk.org/resource/kil...
The new Killer Tactics 2 report outlines how Big Alcohol tried to undermine proposals to reduce the alcohol limit and improve road safety.
Must-read 🔽
ahauk.org/resource/kil...
November 6, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Drink driving deaths are at their highest level for nearly two decades.
The new Killer Tactics 2 report outlines how Big Alcohol tried to undermine proposals to reduce the alcohol limit and improve road safety.
Must-read 🔽
ahauk.org/resource/kil...
The new Killer Tactics 2 report outlines how Big Alcohol tried to undermine proposals to reduce the alcohol limit and improve road safety.
Must-read 🔽
ahauk.org/resource/kil...
1/2 “I feel so much better. I’m more present, more fun and we do nice things as a family.”
Over a year alcohol-free, Evie from Newcastle is backing our Blueprint for action to #ReduceAlcoholHarm.
Watch Evie describe how cutting down on alcohol has changed her life 🔽
Over a year alcohol-free, Evie from Newcastle is backing our Blueprint for action to #ReduceAlcoholHarm.
Watch Evie describe how cutting down on alcohol has changed her life 🔽
November 5, 2025 at 10:51 AM
1/2 “I feel so much better. I’m more present, more fun and we do nice things as a family.”
Over a year alcohol-free, Evie from Newcastle is backing our Blueprint for action to #ReduceAlcoholHarm.
Watch Evie describe how cutting down on alcohol has changed her life 🔽
Over a year alcohol-free, Evie from Newcastle is backing our Blueprint for action to #ReduceAlcoholHarm.
Watch Evie describe how cutting down on alcohol has changed her life 🔽
🚨 Fast-tracking pub & hospitality licenses risks more anti-social behaviour, pressure on emergency services & the NHS, and rising alcohol harm. Local voices must stay central. We need action to #ReduceAlcoholHarm. Communities can’t be sidelined. @aha-uk.bsky.social @ias.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 8:50 AM
🚨 Fast-tracking pub & hospitality licenses risks more anti-social behaviour, pressure on emergency services & the NHS, and rising alcohol harm. Local voices must stay central. We need action to #ReduceAlcoholHarm. Communities can’t be sidelined. @aha-uk.bsky.social @ias.org.uk
1/2 “Alcohol is everywhere – in shops, gyms, even the Post Office. It’s a big problem: 8 out of 10 people in the NE see alcohol as a serious issue and want action. Nationally, alcohol harms thousands of lives every year. @aha-uk.bsky.social @ias.org.uk
November 3, 2025 at 9:03 AM
1/2 “Alcohol is everywhere – in shops, gyms, even the Post Office. It’s a big problem: 8 out of 10 people in the NE see alcohol as a serious issue and want action. Nationally, alcohol harms thousands of lives every year. @aha-uk.bsky.social @ias.org.uk
2/2 Our blueprint to #ReduceAlcoholHarm urges the government to adopt evidence-based policies that protect health and public funds - tackling alcohol’s affordability, availability, and promotion. @aha-uk.bsky.social @ias.org.uk
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October 30, 2025 at 8:44 AM
2/2 Our blueprint to #ReduceAlcoholHarm urges the government to adopt evidence-based policies that protect health and public funds - tackling alcohol’s affordability, availability, and promotion. @aha-uk.bsky.social @ias.org.uk
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1/2 Karen from Newcastle experienced harm from alcohol growing up, as an adult and as a mum.
Along with 7 in 10 NE adults Karen supports the Government’s plans to introduce mandatory alcohol health labelling across a range of risks.
Along with 7 in 10 NE adults Karen supports the Government’s plans to introduce mandatory alcohol health labelling across a range of risks.
October 30, 2025 at 8:44 AM
1/2 Karen from Newcastle experienced harm from alcohol growing up, as an adult and as a mum.
Along with 7 in 10 NE adults Karen supports the Government’s plans to introduce mandatory alcohol health labelling across a range of risks.
Along with 7 in 10 NE adults Karen supports the Government’s plans to introduce mandatory alcohol health labelling across a range of risks.
1/2 We have joined @adphuk.bsky.social in warning that proposals to relax licensing could undermine local decision-making. With alcohol deaths & liver disease rising, greater alcohol availability risks more harm, anti-social behaviour & pressure on NHS & emergency services.
October 28, 2025 at 11:41 AM
1/2 We have joined @adphuk.bsky.social in warning that proposals to relax licensing could undermine local decision-making. With alcohol deaths & liver disease rising, greater alcohol availability risks more harm, anti-social behaviour & pressure on NHS & emergency services.
Alcohol causes cancer – but the public is being kept in the dark as to how. Watch our short explainer showing how alcohol damages DNA and raises cancer risk.
We support the Government’s plan to introduce mandatory health labelling 🔽
We support the Government’s plan to introduce mandatory health labelling 🔽
October 28, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Alcohol causes cancer – but the public is being kept in the dark as to how. Watch our short explainer showing how alcohol damages DNA and raises cancer risk.
We support the Government’s plan to introduce mandatory health labelling 🔽
We support the Government’s plan to introduce mandatory health labelling 🔽
2/2 In 2021, she stopped drinking alcohol and founded Sober Socials, helping hundreds of women find support without alcohol. 🔽 @aha-uk.bsky.social @ias.org.uk
#ReduceAlcoholHarm
#ReduceAlcoholHarm
October 27, 2025 at 1:10 PM
2/2 In 2021, she stopped drinking alcohol and founded Sober Socials, helping hundreds of women find support without alcohol. 🔽 @aha-uk.bsky.social @ias.org.uk
#ReduceAlcoholHarm
#ReduceAlcoholHarm
Delighted that Grahame Morris MP, Chair of the Drugs, Alcohol & Justice APPG, has backed our Blueprint to #ReduceAlcoholHarm — supported by partners across our region to ease pressure on the #NHS, communities & emergency services. Read it here 🔽
shorturl.at/jHZEx
shorturl.at/jHZEx
October 27, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Delighted that Grahame Morris MP, Chair of the Drugs, Alcohol & Justice APPG, has backed our Blueprint to #ReduceAlcoholHarm — supported by partners across our region to ease pressure on the #NHS, communities & emergency services. Read it here 🔽
shorturl.at/jHZEx
shorturl.at/jHZEx
Drink driving deaths are at their highest level for nearly two decades. The new Killer Tactics 2 report outlines how Big Alcohol tried to undermine proposals to reduce the alcohol limit and improve road safety.
Must-read 🔽
ahauk.org/resource/kil...
Must-read 🔽
ahauk.org/resource/kil...
October 27, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Drink driving deaths are at their highest level for nearly two decades. The new Killer Tactics 2 report outlines how Big Alcohol tried to undermine proposals to reduce the alcohol limit and improve road safety.
Must-read 🔽
ahauk.org/resource/kil...
Must-read 🔽
ahauk.org/resource/kil...
Alcohol deaths and hospital admissions are at a record high. The new Killer Tactics 2 report reveals how Big Alcohol has lobbied hard to sow doubt and weaken policies to reduce alcohol harm. A sobering read as to who pulls the levers around health policy. ahauk.org/resource/kil...
October 24, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Alcohol deaths and hospital admissions are at a record high. The new Killer Tactics 2 report reveals how Big Alcohol has lobbied hard to sow doubt and weaken policies to reduce alcohol harm. A sobering read as to who pulls the levers around health policy. ahauk.org/resource/kil...
Powerful industries are working in the shadows to undermine health.The new Killer Tactics 2 report from @ashorguk.bsky.social @aha-uk.bsky.social @oha-updates.bsky.social reveals tactics used by big tobacco, alcohol & junk food to put profit over people & weaken policies ahauk.org/resource/kil...
October 24, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Powerful industries are working in the shadows to undermine health.The new Killer Tactics 2 report from @ashorguk.bsky.social @aha-uk.bsky.social @oha-updates.bsky.social reveals tactics used by big tobacco, alcohol & junk food to put profit over people & weaken policies ahauk.org/resource/kil...
1/2 This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth , help women know the risks: alcohol is linked to about 1 in 10 UK breast cancer cases.
Cutting down can reduce risk & support recovery.
Read more here 🔽 #ReduceAlcoholHarm
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Cutting down can reduce risk & support recovery.
Read more here 🔽 #ReduceAlcoholHarm
shorturl.at/pYlSa
October 23, 2025 at 8:16 AM
1/2 This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth , help women know the risks: alcohol is linked to about 1 in 10 UK breast cancer cases.
Cutting down can reduce risk & support recovery.
Read more here 🔽 #ReduceAlcoholHarm
shorturl.at/pYlSa
Cutting down can reduce risk & support recovery.
Read more here 🔽 #ReduceAlcoholHarm
shorturl.at/pYlSa