Alcohol is a toxic, addictive drug that can be very damaging to health. Alcohol products, mainly beer, spirits and wine can be marketed without reference to alcohol in the advertising. Alcohol is consumed without restraint or regard for its health consequences.
According to leaked reports, the govt plans to introduce partial bans on alcohol advertising, to bring it “closer in line with advertising of unhealthy food”. Jem Roberts of IAS said: “Restrictions on alcohol advertising would be very welcome, but…