Families Call For More To Be Done For People Battling Addiction Across The UK

There are many different reasons why people drink or take drugs. They may be out of work or experiencing money problems, suffered a loss, have relationship or family problems. But sometimes it can seem as if they are going through it alone, and nobody understands what they are feeling. It is not uncommon for people […]

Outcry As Bars In Houses Of Commons Kept Serving Booze After Curfew

Have you ever felt, for some people, the rules do not apply, and those in privileged positions are treated differently? It often seems as if there is one law for those in power and everybody else goes without. It can be particularly irksome when politicians appear to receive special treatment, while the people who voted […]

Are You ABVarious? Join The Revolution. It Could Change Your Life

The pandemic has forced us all to re-evaluate many different aspects of our lives. From our work and home life to what, for some, is the most important consideration, our health. It has been that way since the crisis began and this has continued since restrictions were relaxed. One of the after-effects of the easing […]

Rise Sees Millions In The UK Become High Risk Drinkers During Lockdown

It is plain to see drinking habits have changed across the UK during lockdown. Millions around the UK have turned to alcohol throughout the pandemic, some believing we could be looking at an ever-growing addiction crisis, at risk of spiralling out of control. It seems we have witnessed a shift, where those considered to be […]

Don’t Sweat Sobriety

Ankle tags that measure alcohol levels in sweat to be rolled out in England and Wales. Before lockdown, the UK government was considering a dramatic course of action to try to reduce alcohol-related crime. There were plans to prohibit the sale of booze to criminals and force them to wear ankle tags. These would measure […]

Woman Dies After Drinking On An Empty Stomach

An otherwise fit, healthy woman has died after drinking on an empty stomach People often say you should never drink on an empty stomach. In most cases, it can make you get drunk quicker and you can wake up with a hangover. But there can sometimes be far more dangerous consequences. This has been highlighted […]

How To Sleep Through The Night When The Clocks Change

It is almost strange that, now people must stay indoors or self-isolate again, some may not have realised that at the end of October, the clocks change by an hour. This is after the usual change to British Summer Time back in March. The change of season and time can often disrupt routines, as well […]

Young People Unaware Women Should Not Drink When Pregnant

A new survey has found that almost 25% of young people are unaware that women should not drink alcohol when pregnant. There is no doubt the coronavirus pandemic has caused many people to change their plans. They may have had to hold off moving, starting a new job, or even having a family. The crisis […]

Scotland – More Than Just A Drinking Culture

What image does Scotland conjour up? When people around the world think about Scotland many pictures appear in their mind. Images of stunning scenery, rolling hills, lochs, and glens. Tourists may have an almost Brigadoon vision of the country, where locals live in crofts, wear kilts, play the bagpipes and eat haggis at every meal. […]

Don’t Forget!

It’s well known that if you drink too much alcohol you might blackout. How many times have you had a lot to drink, and then couldn’t recall the night before? You know that when consuming alcohol you may face the dreaded hangover, but it can also lead to having a blackout. That disconcerting, often frightening […]