Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) stands as one of the most influential mutual-aid organizations in the world, offering a lifeline to millions struggling with alcoholism.

Alcoholism is a complex and devastating disease, and its causes are not easily pinned down.

Why It Affects Scottish FamiliesAlcoholism, or alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a complex condition that touches countless lives, particularly in Scotland, where alcohol consumption has historically been woven into cultural and social fabric.

Before “alcoholism” had a nameFor centuries, heavy drinking was framed as a moral failing, to be tackled by sermons or punished by law.

Processes, Success Rates, Relapse, and CostsAlcoholism remains a significant public health issue in Scotland, with high rates of alcohol-related harms and deaths persisting despite policy efforts like Minimum Unit Pricing.

Trends, Causes, Impacts, and ResponsesIntroductionAlcoholism, often characterized by harmful or dependent drinking patterns, has long been a public health challenge in Scotland.

Water of Life: A Narrative History of Alcohol in ScotlandWalk Scotland’s length—from the salt-sprayed machair of the Hebrides to the granite braes of Aberdeenshire—and you move through a landscape shaped as much by barley and barrels as by weather and rock.