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How Iceland Used Sport to Turn Around Youth Drinking and Drug Use
Iceland once faced alarming levels of teen drinking, smoking and drug use. Instead of harsher policing, the country poured money into accessible community sport, youth clubs and stronger parental involvement. This feature explores how that prevention model transformed youth substance use, the role of structured activities and coaching, and why Scottish clubs are now looking to adapt the same ideas.
Read more …Portman Group marks 30 years shaping ‘responsible’ alcohol advertising
The Drinks Business
6 Nov 2026
Discover how 30 years of the Portman Group’s Code of Practice has reshaped alcohol advertising, complaints handling and consumer protection in the UK.
Read more …High-protein drinks and alcohol-free beer: are they really worth it?
the Guardian
5 Nov 2026
Protein coffees, smoothies and alcohol-free beers are booming. Find out what’s really in them, how they taste and whether they’re worth swapping for wholefoods.
Read more …Herbal kudzu supplement shows promise in curbing binge drinking
The Independent
5 Nov 2026
New research reveals a kudzu root supplement may help people with alcohol use disorder binge drink less, offering another potential tool alongside therapy and medication.
Read more …Sadiq Khan given new powers to shape London’s nightlife and licensing
The Standard
3 Nov 2026
London’s Mayor now has historic powers over major licensing decisions. Find out how this could reshape nights out, venue safety and the city’s nightlife culture.
Read more …‘Grey area drinking’ and the rise of sober socials after grief
Metro
31 Oct 2026
One woman’s journey through grief, hidden daily drinking and ‘grey area’ addiction – and how a sober social community helped her reclaim evenings and friendships.
Read more …How the 2026 autumn Budget could reshape support for UK pubs and drink producers
MorningAdvertiser.co.uk
27 Oct 2026
Explore what the 2026 autumn Budget means for UK pubs, brewers and cider makers, from duty relief to business rates changes and rising wage costs.
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How 2027’s consumer trends could reshape no and low alcohol drinks
The Drinks Business
3 Nov 2026
Discover how rising demand for trust, wellbeing and control is driving growth in no and low alcohol drinks and shaping the drinks sector’s next moves.
Read more …Why UK pubs earn just pennies from a £5 pint
The Drinks Business
28 Oct 2026
Discover how a £5 pint in the UK is carved up by tax and costs, and why pubs’ slim margins could shape drink prices and alcohol-free options.
Read more …Low-alcohol, high flavour: the rise of super-session ales
the Guardian
21 Oct 2026
Discover how low-alcohol “super-session” ales deliver real flavour, support moderation, and earn a place at the dinner table without sacrificing enjoyment.
Read more …Culture & Media
Meg Mathews on breast cancer, mastectomy and staying sober through crisis
The Standard
31 Oct 2026
Meg Mathews shares how breast cancer, major surgery and motherhood intersect with her commitment to stay sober, offering an honest look at resilience under pressure.
Read more …Matt Willis and Tom Grennan on honesty, guilt and life after getting sober
Express.co.uk
31 Oct 2026
Matt Willis and Tom Grennan discuss honesty, guilt and fatherhood in sobriety, revealing how quitting alcohol transformed their relationships and everyday life.
Read more …Hayden Panettiere’s overdose death: what her story reveals about addiction and recovery pressures
The Independent
27 Oct 2026
Hayden Panettiere’s accidental overdose and past struggles with alcohol and postpartum depression shed light on the ongoing challenges many face in recovery.
Read more …Health & Wellbeing
Residential rehab capacity in Scotland grows as demand for addiction support rises
The Herald
2 Nov 2026
Scotland is expanding residential rehab beds and funding, aiming to make addiction treatment more accessible and recovery support more robust across the country.
Read more …New research links even two daily drinks to higher risk of serious disease
The Independent
25 Oct 2026
New research finds that even two daily drinks can sharply increase risks of cancer, heart disease and early death. Discover what this means for “moderate” drinking.
Read more …How Quitting Alcohol May Change the Brain and Affect Relapse Risk
The Independent
25 Oct 2026
New brain research explores why some people struggle more after quitting alcohol and how future scans could flag higher relapse risk early.
Read more …Living Alcohol-Free
Could UK airports soon enforce a two-drink limit before you fly?
The Drinks Business
2 Nov 2026
Ryanair’s CEO is urging airports to limit passengers to two alcoholic drinks before flying. Discover what this could mean for safety, delays and alcohol-free choices.
Read more …Club Soda urges VAT cut and new rules for alcohol-free drinks
MorningAdvertiser.co.uk
25 Oct 2026
Club Soda is pushing for VAT cuts and clearer rules for alcohol-free drinks in the UK. Discover how these changes could affect price, choice and moderation.
Read more …Growing up in a world soaked in alcohol: revisiting life at 18 in 1983
the Guardian
21 Oct 2026
A journey back to 1983 reveals wild parties, family conflict and a culture steeped in alcohol, prompting fresh reflection on how drinking shaped youth and identity.
Read more …Sobriety & Recovery
Living With Relapse: Inside a Secret Return to Alcohol After 11 Years Sober
the Guardian
2 Nov 2026
A candid, gripping account of relapse after 11 years sober, revealing how quiet thoughts, secrecy and self-deception can slowly reopen the door to alcohol.
Read more …How readers say their health has changed after giving up alcohol
The Independent
2 Nov 2026
Real people describe how life and health shifted when they stopped drinking, from energy levels and relationships to money and mental wellbeing.
Read more …New Respect Orders could send alcohol-linked offenders to court-ordered rehab
The Standard
25 Oct 2026
Respect Orders add rehab and stricter penalties for anti-social behaviour tied to alcohol or drugs. See how this shift could affect communities and repeat offenders.
Read more …Relationships & Family
Adopting a child with FASD: how one family is navigating love, learning and everyday life
BBC Tiny Happy People
18 Oct 2026
Discover how one family is raising an adopted son with FASD, balancing extra needs with everyday chaos, compassion and plenty of joy.
Read more …Drink-driver jailed after fatal Fife crash that killed couple and injured child
The Standard
6 Oct 2026
A drink-fuelled decision to drive after a Christmas night out led to a fatal crash in Fife. A powerful reminder of how drink-driving devastates families.
Read more …‘I’d like to explain why I was such a monster back then’: learning to apologise
the Guardian
26 Sept 2026
Six powerful personal stories explore the apologies people wish they’d made, including when alcohol or hidden pain shaped their behaviour. A thoughtful read on accountability and healing.
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