1/2 Breast cancer remains the UK’s most common cancer, with around 56,000 people diagnosed in the UK each year. Yet public understanding of alcohol as a risk factor is still low, and this gap in awareness limits prevention. #AlcoholIsToxic #ReduceAlcoholHarm @crukpolicy.bsky.social
Kelly from Washington, left daily drinking behind after it damaged her liver & nearly cost her life. Now 2½ years alcohol free, she shares how asking for help changed everything.Find out more and share to help others reduce their risk reducemyrisk.tv
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Since launching our #AlcoholIsToxic campaign in Nov 23, we’ve had more than 208,000 visits to our website for clear facts, advice, support and free tools to help cut down. Alcohol causes cancer. Reducing your drinking can reduce your risk. Share to help others reduce their risk 🔽
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“Alcohol is everywhere – supermarkets, corner shops, petrol stations, online.” Laurie explains why she thinks it’s important to reduce alcohol availability, as a means of reducing alcohol harms. #AlcoholIsToxic 🔽
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Since launching our #AlcoholIsToxic campaign in Nov 23, we’ve had more than 208,000 visits to our website for clear facts, support and free tools to help people cut down. Alcohol causes cancer. Reducing drinking can reduce risk. Find out more & share to help others 🔽
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February is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month. Alcohol and tobacco increase the risk - and it is much higher for people who both drink and smoke.
Our #AlcoholisToxic campaign highlights the harm alcohol can cause, including cancer.
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Supporting people to take time off alcohol and increase drink-free days can reduce health risks in 2026.
1 in 3 drinkers tried to cut down last year - driven by concerns about health, weight, money and mental wellbeing. The public appetite for change is there.
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Alcohol isn’t just about hangovers - it can cause cancer, even in small amounts. Supporting people to take more drink-free days and keep weekly drinking low to reduce risk.
Find tips and additional support at ReduceMyRisk.tv
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Ever wondered how alcohol causes cancer?
When we drink, alcohol is turned into a poison that damages cells and stops them repairing properly. Over time, that damage can lead to cancer. Alcohol causes cancer. Any level of regular drinking raises the risk
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Since launching our #AlcoholisToxic campaign in Nov 2023, we’ve had over 170,000 visits to our website for info, advice, support and free tools to cut down. Discover the facts and share them to help others reduce their risk 🔽
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Today is #WorldCancerDay Alcohol causes at least 7 types of cancer - yet public awareness remains low. If we’re serious about cancer prevention, we need stronger national action to raise awareness of alcohol’s role in cancer risk. #AlcoholIsToxic. Read our press release here 🔽
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The next phase of our award-winning #AlcoholIsToxic campaign starts today. Alcohol causes over 200 medical conditions, including 7 types of cancer. The more you drink, the higher the risk.It's about a right to know.
Free tips and tools 🔽
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Time to cut down on alcohol?
Our #AlcoholisToxic campaign helps people reset and reduce their drinking, reduce the risks and feel so much better.
Find free tips and tools at www.reducemyrisk.tv
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Love Your Liver Month: Alcohol causes 6 in 10 cases of liver disease in the UK. Kelly, 40, sought support after being diagnosed with liver damage and was warned the next stage could be liver failure.
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Time to cut down on alcohol?
Our #AlcoholisToxic campaign helps people reset and reduce their drinking, reduce the risks and feel so much better.
Join over 160,000 people who’ve found free tips and tools at www.reducemyrisk.tv
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Our Blueprint to #ReduceAlcoholHarm outlines steps to ease the strain alcohol places on communities, the NHS, the economy and emergency services and most importantly, action that will save lives. #AlcoholIsToxic Read it here 👇
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After losing her mum, Viki turned to alcohol to cope.
Cutting it out improved her sleep, anxiety, and energy – showing the real benefits of being aware of drinking. Highlighting stories helps break down stigma. #AlcoholIsToxic @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
🚨 Think alcohol is harmless? Think again.
In 4 mins, @IARCWHO breaks down the link between #Alcohol & #Cancer, the impact, and ways to reduce risk. Includes the latest #IARCHandbook & their Evidence Summary Brief. 🔽
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2/2 Kelly from Washington began drinking as a teen. It seemed to boost her confidence, but it was already starting the process of liver damage – with serious consequences by 40. Please share our guide for parents & carers 🔽
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1/2What’s the harm?
This summer we’ve been raising awareness of the dangers of alcohol during the childhood years. Alcohol is toxic – it can harm their physical health, expose them to risks and can lead to heavier drinking as adults. #AlcoholisToxic
2/2 Evie from Newcastle started drinking at 14: “Drinking made me feel worse. I got into bad spaces and felt very low. I don’t want that for my daughter.”
Alcohol isn’t needed to have fun 🔽
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2/2 Kelly from Washington started drinking as a teen. It gave her a false sense of confidence but beneath the surface, it was already starting to damage her liver. Find out more at whatstheharm.co.uk
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2/2 Evie from Newcastle started drinking at 14.
She says: “Drinking made me feel worse. I got into bad spaces and felt very low. I don’t want that for my daughter. People don’t need alcohol to have fun.”
Find out more at whatstheharm.co.uk
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1/2 Our Blueprint to #ReduceAlcoholHarm calls for bold national action. We’re urging the Government to run campaigns that raise awareness of the risks of alcohol – including its link to cancer.
The public deserves to know that #AlcoholisToxic
Since we first launched our #AlcoholisToxic campaign, over 130,000 people have visited our Reduce my Risk website for more information on alcohol and support to cut down. This isn’t about alarming people - it’s about sharing health information that people need to know.
2/2 Alcohol is driving nearly 1 million NHS admissions a year and causes 7 types of cancer, liver disease and CVD. But for too long, harms have been left to spiral. The public support action. It’s time for a national alcohol strategy. #AlcoholIsToxic #AlcoholIsToxic 🔽
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1/2 “I’m a better friend, partner and mum since quitting alcohol.” Evie, from Newcastle, is over a year alcohol-free - and backing our latest #AlcoholIsToxic campaign. Watch how cutting out alcohol changed her life 🔽
