Welcome
Alcohol Focus Scotland is the national charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol-related harm. More about us
Our vision
A future free from the widespread health and social harm caused by alcohol.
Our mission
To deliver effective and cost-effective action to reduce alcohol consumption and harm in Scotland and beyond.
Our values
Independent, equitable and fair, evidence-based, person-centred, respectful and collaborative.
Key work
Restricting alcohol marketing
Promoting regulation that reduces the level of exposure – particularly of children and young people and people struggling with alcohol-related issues – to alcohol marketing.
Increasing the price of alcohol
Broadening support for optimising minimum unit pricing by introducing an automatic mechanism linking to affordability.
Mandatory health warning labels
For consumers to make an informed choice, alcohol labels need to provide clear product and health information.
Latest news
Spotlight on Services: Addictions Counselling Inverness Recovery Services
Nov 3, 2026: Thursday the 12th November is Scotland’s first ever Alcohol Action Day. The inaugural theme is ‘Support’. We’re taking the opportunity to spotlight some fantastic examples of alcohol support services currently available across Scotland. In this Spotlight post, we feature Addictions Counselling Inverness (ACI) Recovery Services, who have been working for 40 years providing counselling support for people with addictions and their families in the Highlands and Islands.
Spotlight on Services: West Lothian Drug and Alcohol Service (WLDAS)
Nov 3, 2026: Thursday the 12th November is Scotland’s first ever Alcohol Action Day. The inaugural theme is ‘Support’. We’re taking the opportunity to spotlight some fantastic examples of alcohol support services currently available across Scotland. In this Spotlight post, we feature West Lothian Drug and Alcohol Service (WLDAS), which offers a range of support to adults, young people and families affected by alcohol and drug use.
Spotlight on Services: Murray’s Initiative – LGBTQ+ Wellbeing Service
Nov 3, 2026: Thursday the 12th November is Scotland’s first ever Alcohol Action Day. The inaugural theme is ‘Support’. We’re taking the opportunity to spotlight some fantastic examples of alcohol support services currently available across Scotland. In this Spotlight post, Murray's Initiative describe in their own words their pioneering LGBTQ+ Wellbeing Service, providing dedicated substance use support for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
In Focus: The AFS Monthly CEO Blog - October 2026
Oct 29, 2026: This week, I spent a lot of time talking about a new number. 1,152. That's how many people died of alcohol in Scotland last year.
