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Reports June |
A Clear Way Forward: The Case for Better Alcohol Labelling
A Clear Way Forward represents the most comprehensive audit to date of alcohol labels in the UK and demonstrates why mandatory alcohol labelling is so needed. Looking at over 530 products, this analysis shows what information the alcohol industry prioritises, what information is missing or inconsistent between products, and where improved alcohol labelling could benefit consumers and the public | AHA, UK
National naloxone programme Scotland - Quarterly monitoring bulletin
This release by Public Health Scotland (PHS) presents information on the number of take-home naloxone kits issued by the National Naloxone Programme (NNP) in Scotland (October to December 2025/26). 9,552 Take-Home Naloxone (THN) kits were issued in this period | PHS, UK
NHS stop smoking services quarterly
This release by Public Health Scotland (PHS) presents information from October to December 2025 on NHS Stop Smoking Services in Scotland and health boards’ progress towards their annual Local Delivery Plan (LDP) Standard. In the period October to December 2025, NHS Scotland achieved 65% (1,139 quits out of 1,757) of a quarter of the annual LDP standard | PHS, UK
Drinkaware unveils new shared ambition to reduce number of risky drinkers in the UK by 2 million
Drinkaware, the UK's leading charity tackling alcohol harm, has today launched a new five-year strategy setting out an ambitious shared target to reduce the number of risky drinkers in the UK by two million, by 2030 | Drinkaware, UK
Changes in residential rehab since 2023
In early 2023, Public Health Scotland (PHS) commissioned IFF Research to study perceptions of residential rehabilitation among referrers and assess post-rehabilitation support provision. In 2025, IFF Research were commissioned to conduct a follow-up study of both referrer perceptions and post-rehabilitation support provision, to examine changes since 2023. The study aims to evaluate progress under the National Mission by assessing referrers' perceptions, referral practices, post-rehabilitation service provision, collaboration among organisations, and barriers to success | PHS, UK
HRB reports continued rise in demand for alcohol treatment
HRB’s latest figures show 8,798 cases were treated for problem alcohol use in Ireland in 2025, representing a slight increase compared with 2024. Almost one-third of cases reported using another drug along with alcohol. Cocaine remains the most common additional drug used alongside alcohol. In 2025, men accounted for six in ten cases with a median age of 42 years. Women had a median age of 44 years | HRB, Ireland
Results from the Annual National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS)
The FDA has published its analysis of data from the 2025 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) on youth tobacco use. In 2025, about 2 million middle and high school students reported current use (defined as use on one or more days during the past 30 days) of any tobacco product. During 2022–2025, current use of tobacco overall, e-cigarettes, and cigarettes declined among U.S. high school and middle school students. Current use of nicotine pouches remained low and stable during 2024–2025 | FDA, USA
Assessment of the threat posed by highly potent synthetic opioids in Europe
This threat assessment presents a scenario-based analysis of the potential risks posed by highly potent synthetic opioids (HPSOs) in Europe over the next two years. Drawing on available early warning signals, forensic and clinical data, and expert input, it examines how HPSO-related harms could evolve under different conditions and what this means for preparedness across health and security sectors | EUDA, Portugal
World Drug Report 2026
A global reference on drug markets, trends and policy developments, the World Drug Report offers a wealth of data and analysis and, in 2026, comprises several elements tailored to different audiences. The web-based Drug market patterns and trends contains the latest analysis of global, regional and subregional estimates of and trends in drug demand and supply in a user-friendly, interactive format supported by graphs, infographics and maps. Highlights provides a series of short topical analyses of key developments and issues that characterize the current world drug problem, while Special points of interest offers a framework for the main takeaways that can be drawn from those developments | UNODC, Austria
Alcohol consumption and harms dashboard
In 2025, 10.7 litres of pure alcohol were sold per adult drinker in Scotland, equivalent to 20.7 units per adult drinker per week. Throughout the period from 2017 to 2025 the volume of pure alcohol sold per adult drinker per year in Scotland has fallen steadily from 12.7 litres in 2017 to 10.7 litres in 2025.The majority (76%) of alcohol sold in 2025 in Scotland was sold in off-trade premises such as supermarkets and other off-licenses. While total off-trade sales have declined since 2017, the proportion of alcohol sold in the off-trade has increased from 73% in 2017. Throughout the period from 2008 to 2024 the percentage of adult Scottish Health Survey respondents who identify as being non-drinkers has steadily increased from 12% in 2008 to 20% in 2024 | PHS, UK