Recovering addict asks shops to keep alcohol away from checkout queues

Recovering addict asks shops to keep alcohol away from checkout queues

A recovering alcoholic who gave up drinking during the first lockdown is urging supermarkets to keep alcohol away from queues to minimize the chance of relapse and help reduce alcohol-related harms. Experts have backed the call, saying the “simple step” of placing booze away from tills, where people queue, or in prominent end-of-aisle promotions would … Read more

Alcohol must be kept away from checkout queues, says recovering addict

Alcohol must be kept away from checkout queues, says recovering addict

A recovering alcoholic who gave up drinking during the first lockdown is urging supermarkets to keep alcohol off queues to minimize the chance of recidivism and reduce alcohol-related harm. Experts have backed the call, saying the “simple step” of placing alcohol away from checkout counters where people are queuing or in prominent promotions down the … Read more