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In date order, Monday to Friday
Warning over ‘unrestricted’ delivery apps after death of man who ordered alcohol
The coroner raised concerns over the easy access to ‘unrestricted availability of alcohol’ on online delivery apps | Independent, UK
Alcohol-free beer brand hits record sales as Britons lay off the booze in heatwave
Lucky Saint saw a 73 per cent rise on last year’s sales | Independent, UK
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
Global drug use reaches record high as increasingly potent synthetic drugs spread
More people are using drugs than ever before, while synthetic substances are reshaping illicit markets and exposing vulnerable communities to greater health risks, according to the UN World Drug Report 2026 [Below], released on Friday | UNODC, Austria
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
National drug and alcohol treatment waiting times
This quarterly release by Public Health Scotland (PHS) reports on waiting times for people accessing specialist drug and alcohol treatment services between 1 January and 31 March 2026. In 2011, the Scottish Government set a Standard that 90% of people referred for help with problematic drug or alcohol use will wait no longer than three weeks for specialist treatment that supports their recovery | PHS, UK
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 2017 to 2025 the volume of pure alcohol sold per adult drinker per year has fallen 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. Throughout the period 2008 to 2024 the percentage of adult Scottish Health Survey respondents who identify as being non-drinkers has increased from 12% in 2008 to 20% in 2024 | PHS, UK
How Have Alcohol Producers Changed the Alcohol Content of Their Products? A Descriptive Analysis of Reformulation in the Off-Trade Alcohol Market in Great Britain, 2018–2025
[Open access] In August 2023, the United Kingdom introduced alcohol taxation reforms designed to encourage alcohol producers to lower the alcoholic strength of their products. This study aims to quantify the extent of reformulation of alcoholic drinks sold in the off-trade in Great Britain between 2018 and 2025 and explore the role the tax reforms may have played | Addiction, UK
Londoners turn to late-night support as all 33 local authorities back 24-hour digital stop smoking service
More than half of users of the 24 hour Smoke Free service contacted advisors outside standard clinic hours, with many reaching out in the evening, overnight and at weekends, via remote in-app messaging. This demonstrates strong demand for flexible, round the clock support that complements existing services | London TV, UK
Alcohol Awareness Week resources
This year's Alcohol Awareness Week takes place from 6-12 July 2026. Find your free resources for sharing during this year's campaign | Alcohol Change UK, UK
Charity WithYou to run drug and alcohol recovery services across the whole of Glasgow
WithYou has been awarded a new contract to deliver drug and alcohol recovery services across all three areas of Glasgow, supporting thousands of people every year in their recovery. Glasgow City Council has awarded the contract to the charity, which has held the North East and North West hub contracts since 2016, and has delivered community services in Glasgow since 2004. From 23 September, WithYou will also take on the South Glasgow service, becoming the provider for the whole city for the first time | WithYou, UK
Nottinghamshire LERO Expansion Supported by The Forward Trust
The Forward Trust is delighted to announce its appointment to support an established Lived Experience Recovery Organisation (LERO) in Nottinghamshire, strengthening peer-led recovery support across the region | Forward Trust, UK
Hospital smokers say there is nowhere to go
Smokers who light up outside "smoke-free" hospitals say there is nowhere else to go. On visits by the BBC, dozens of people were seen smoking outside Hull Royal Infirmary and Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby, despite a ban. Julie, 66, said her husband was being treated for a serious illness at Hull Royal and having a cigarette helped her "deal with the stress" | BBC, UK
'Home delivery alcohol destroyed my daughter': Wirral mum's petition wants curbs on drink drop-offs
Figures show one in five of us are ordering alcohol online to be delivered to our doors | ITV, UK