Scotcast - Will we ever beat our booze problem?
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The number of people who died from conditions caused by alcohol has fallen slightly.
Laura talks to the Director of Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems Elinor Jayne (pictured) about our relationship with alcohol.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller.
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Published on Tuesday, 27th October 2026.
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