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Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · 12h

Many of the major public health crises we face today are driven by powerful corporations.

The extent and impact of harmful commercial influences need to be revealed and addressed.

📽️In this film, experts unmask the influence of harmful corporations🍿

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Unmasking Influence - Full Documentary Film

Unmasking influence is about how commercial actors influence policy and public health. Many of the major public health crises we face today are largely driven by…

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goodmovesjobs.bsky.social @goodmovesjobs.bsky.social · 1d

Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems @shaapalcohol.bsky.social @rcpedin.bsky.social supporting their work to reduce alcohol harms in Scotland
📍Edinburgh
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Elinor Jayne @edinburghellejayne.bsky.social · 2d

Still reeling from the revelation that the Government Minister used the foreword for the licensing review report to say alcohol outlets sell happiness. Stunningly irresponsible.

James Nicholls @jamesnicholls.bsky.social · 9d

New @addictionjournal.bsky.social editorial on the licensing reforms currently being rushed through by the UK Government.
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The Call for Evidence closes on November 6th www.gov.uk/government/c...

Regulatory capture in UK alcohol licensing policy: The 2025 ‘licensing taskforce’ report

Click on the article title to read more.

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Elinor Jayne @edinburghellejayne.bsky.social · 2d

Just in case you were in any doubt as to the alcohol industry’s motives…just like big tobacco.

Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · 2d

Alcohol companies are using ‘zero-alcohol’ products to polish their image as responsible and health-conscious.

But new research finds their real goal isn’t reducing harm - it’s expanding markets and protecting brands.🧵

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‘Zero-alcohol’ products and the guise of responsibility - Journal of Public Health Policy

Alcohol companies have expanded their presence in the ‘zero-alcohol’ market with intensive product development and marketing activities. This has been framed by industry as an effort to reduce or solv...

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Alcohol Focus Scotland @alcoholfocus.bsky.social · 4d

We're recruiting for a new CEO!

You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond.

Find out more and apply ⬇️

https://twp.ai/9PWihX

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Elinor Jayne @edinburghellejayne.bsky.social · 6d

This is a pretty damning report. While the research was carried out in Scotland, I suspect England and Wales would have the same problems, yet the government there wants to rip up licensing regulations as apparently licensed premises “sell happiness” to quote the minister 🧐

Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · 6d

Paramedics risk their lives to save others - but too often, they’re the ones getting hurt.

New research from @StirUni reveals ambulance staff face regular violence and harassment during alcohol-related callouts.

Interviews with Scottish... 🧵

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The paramedic who wakes up wondering: 'Will I make it home tonight?'

Araf Saddiq has been assaulted five times, spat on and verbally abused on countless occasions.

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 7d

There is a disproportionately high number of people with Alcohol Use Disorder in prison. If more action was taken to address this earlier on in the justice system journey, fewer people would end up in prison.

We've set out a clear way that this could be done: bit.ly/3LgtmKM

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Scotland's jails at 'crisis point' warn prison officers

A report published by the Prison Officers' Association shows staff are struggling to cope.

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Elinor Jayne @edinburghellejayne.bsky.social · 8d

Scary stats…of the homicides in Scotland where status is known only 11% of accused were alcohol or drug free. Half of ppl accused were under the influence of alcohol. I wonder if Scot Gov might consider measures that would reduce alcohol harms, thus reducing homicides??

Elinor Jayne @edinburghellejayne.bsky.social · 28d

This Bill seems like a good idea until you unpick it a bit and realise most people with alcohol use disorder are excluded.

David Bol @davidbol.bsky.social · 29d

Douglas Ross's Right to Recovery Bill will have its stage 1 vote this week. But the well-intended legislation, which would give those with an "addiction" or "dependency" on alcohol or drugs a right to treatment, could exacerbate Scotland's drug death crisis.
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...

What will Douglas Ross' Right to Addiction Recovery Bill do as key concern raised

Douglas Ross’s proposed legislation would embed a right to recovery for those diagnosed with an addiction in law.

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · Oct 1

👏In tonight's debate @ronamackaysnp.bsky.social called for:
🩺Better education for healthcare professionals about #FASD
🏷️Alcohol labelling to highlight the risk of #FASD

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · Sep 25

The First Minister responded that we need public health education about the dangers of excess consumption but the public deserve to know all the health risks associated with drinking alcohol

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Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · Sep 18

Lib Dem MP and Scotch Whisky APPG chair @wendychambld.bsky.social is calling for a multi-year freeze on spirits duty.

But this couldn’t come at a worse time: the UK has seen record alcohol deaths for four years in a row. The most effective way to reduce...(🧵)

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Rachel Reeves must start treating Scotch Whisky like the national asset it is

The whisky industry is getting fleeced by a deeply unfair alcohol duty system – the Chancellor must give Scotch parity with beer

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · Sep 17

Yesterday, SHAAP wrote to the new Secretary of State for Scotland, Douglas Alexander, calling for alcohol duty to be raised in the upcoming UK Government budget.

Learn more and see the full quote from our Chair Dr @alastairmacg.bsky.social 👇
www.shaap.org.uk/news/shaap-c...

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Elinor Jayne @edinburghellejayne.bsky.social · Sep 14

It’s so disappointing that the First Minister has fallen for the Scotch Whisky Association’s arguments on duty. Not only that but it’s completely inconsistent with minimum unit pricing which his own government introduced. The SWA really are the best lobbyists. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2546438...

Inside the Oval Office: my talks with Donald Trump on a special deal for whisky

Fresh from Washington talks with Donald Trump, John Swinney writes exclusively for The Herald on Sunday about a crucial week for the sector.

www.heraldscotland.com

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Elinor Jayne @edinburghellejayne.bsky.social · Sep 13

Love this

Rock band Franz Ferdinand sponsor youth football team www.bbc.com/news/article...

Rock band Franz Ferdinand sponsor youth football team

Symington Tinto 2014s picked up the backing of the Scottish group, thanks to a friendship between a club coach and bassist Bob Hardy.

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Elinor Jayne @edinburghellejayne.bsky.social · Sep 10

So important to celebrate recovery from alcohol (and other) addictions- meet anyone in recovery and it tends to be an uplifting experience. Thank you so much to @monicalennon.bsky.social for using your role in public life to break down stigma surrounding addiction

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · Sep 10

🥳September is #RecoveryMonth!

"Recovery is possible, it happens every day in every community, but too often stigma is holding people back." Thank you to @monicalennon.bsky.social for her ongoing support in championing recovery in Scotland! 👏

For help and support: shaap.org.uk/who-we-are/h...

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Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · Sep 10

"A shift to prevention will only succeed if ministers take a bold approach to regulation and lift people out of poverty."

"If rising levels of alcohol are to be tackled, there is no alternative to regulatory measures such as a minimum unit price."

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The Guardian view on public health: if Labour is serious about reducing illness, it must focus on causes | Editorial

Editorial: A shift to prevention will only succeed if ministers take a bold approach to regulation and lift people out of poverty

www.theguardian.com

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · Sep 1

🔊Welcome to our third SHAAP/ @sarnalcohol.bsky.social Alcohol Occasional of 2025.
In today’s seminar, Dr Hannah Carver, Dr Emma King and Jessica Greenhalgh will discuss Scotland's first Managed Alcohol Programme (MAP).

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · Aug 27

"The initiative marked a significant shift towards proactive collaboration and assertive interventions to support known individuals to address the root causes of their offending."
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/news/article...

Partnership delivers results in drug and alcohol harm reduction initiative | East Lothian Council

Partnership delivers results in drug and alcohol harm reduction initiative - Police Scotland and East Lothian Substance Use Service deliver results in drug and alcohol harm reduction initiative

www.eastlothian.gov.uk

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · Aug 20

In our latest report with @ias.org.uk we found alcohol industry groups claiming “Alcohol harms are going in the right direction.”
In reality, deaths hit a record high.
Read the report 👇
www.shaap.org.uk/publication/...

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · Aug 19

New: Liver cancer death rates have gone up for men (15%) and women (20%), unlike most other cancers. Alcohol is one of the causes of liver cancer, which is why we need government action to tackle Scotland's alcohol problem. @publichealthscot.bsky.social

publichealthscotland.scot/publications...

Cancer mortality in Scotland - Annual update to 2022 - Cancer mortality - Publications - Public Health Scotland

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Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · Aug 12

Prof Sir Ian Gilmore & Dr Peter Rice joined @bbc5live.bsky.social to discuss potential plans to reduce the drink driving limit.

Sir Ian pointed out that the UK (minus Scotland) is the only country in Europe with such a high level and that the @aha-uk.bsky.social...

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5 Live Drive - 11/08/2025 - BBC Sounds

A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Rima Ahmed and Steffan Powell.

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Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · Jul 29

The government has confirmed alcohol will be included as a risk factor in the National Cancer Plan

Alcohol causes at least 7 types of cancer

Mandatory labelling plans are in development & should include cancer warnings @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social

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Elinor Jayne @edinburghellejayne.bsky.social · Jul 22

For anyone wondering how someone they know ended up with an alcohol problem, here’s the science behind it and a bit on how treatment and recovery is possible. David explains it all brilliantly.

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · Jul 22

🧠Today is #WorldBrainDay2025

Dr David McCartney explores the science behind alcohol use disorder. He discusses the impact of trauma, genetics, and stress on compulsive drinking, and why treatment, mutual aid, and psychosocial support offer hope for recovery
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Alcohol, the brain and associated behaviours by Dr David McCartney

YouTube video by SHAAP

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