Universities and Schools urged to Throw Out Industry-Funded Alcohol Education

Universities and Schools urged to Throw Out Industry-Funded Alcohol Education

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CC0 Public Domain Public health experts are calling for a ban on alcohol industry funded education programs in UK universities and schools. They include an industry-backed "freshers' week survival guide' for university students and a theater based educational program in schools funded by Diageo. The call follows a successful campaign in Ireland that has led to educational programs funded by the alcohol industry being removed from schools, but in the UK, universities continue to welcome initiatives funded by Drinkaware.

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