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Alcohol deaths fall in Dumfries and Galloway but rise in Scottish Borders

In Scotland there was 1,277 deaths caused by alcohol in 2023, an increase of one from 2022.

10 Sept

Proposal to increase minimum alcohol unit price to 65p

The minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol in Scotland could increase to 65p per unit under proposals from ministers.

20 Sept 2023

Alcohol-related deaths at 15-year high in Scotland

Last year, 1,276 deaths were attributed to 'alcohol-specific causes' - 31 more than in 2021, and the highest number since 2008.

29 Aug 2023

Concern for distillers following changes to alcohol tax

Minimum unit pricing effect 'positive' but more support needed for alcoholics

Minimum unit pricing for alcohol linked to 'significant' reduction in deaths

Number of people drinking excessively almost doubled since just before lockdown

Addiction at Christmas: why it's the hardest time of the year

Borders could see public places drinking ban

Scotland introduces alcohol minimum pricing

WATCH: Breaking the alcohol dependency stigma

Violent crime rises in Cumbria - fuelled by alcohol