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Global Alcohol Policy Alliance @globalgapa.bsky.social · 1d

A new Lancet seminar looked at the availability of treatment for alcohol use disorders as well as the barriers to providing such treatment. The seminar discussed increasing alcohol excise taxation to make treatment available.

Read here: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Alcohol use disorders

Alcohol use disorders consist of conditions characterised by compulsive heavy alcohol use and loss of control over alcohol intake. Alcohol use disorders are some of the most prevalent mental disorders...

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Global Alcohol Policy Alliance @globalgapa.bsky.social · 1d

Exciting opportunity in Scotland!

Alcohol Focus Scotland @alcoholfocus.bsky.social · 2d

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.

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WAAPA @waapaalliance.bsky.social · 6d

Alcohol consumption threatens mental well-being. Strong alcohol policies saves lives. #PreventingAlcoholHarmInWestAfrica #WorldMentalHealthDay @globalgapa.bsky.social @alcoholpolicyghana.bsky.social @who.int @iogt-movendi.bsky.social

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WAAPA @waapaalliance.bsky.social · 5d

Girls are shaping the future, even in times of crisis. Lets protect their dreams by preventing alcohol harm and enforcing strong alcohol control law
#preventingalcoholharminwestafrica
#DayOfTheGirlChild
@globalgapa.bsky.social @who.int @iogt-movendi.bsky.social

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Global Alcohol Policy Alliance @globalgapa.bsky.social · 3d

Gayle Amul, Secretary of the Asia Pacific Alcohol Policy Alliance shares on LinkedIn that the Asia Pacific Alcohol Policy Alliance and the newly formed South East Asia Alcohol Policy Alliance have just completed joint alcohol policy workshops and regional strategic planning in Bangkok.

Global Alcohol Policy Alliance @globalgapa.bsky.social · 7d

More evidence on the scope and impact of men's harmful alcohol use on women and children in this evidence review from Laslett et al (2025). Full publication of 'Harms to Women and Children from Men’s Alcohol Use: An Evidence Review and Directions for Policy' here:

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Alcohol Review @alcoholreview.bsky.social · 9d

A framework is needed to guide all government interactions with the alcohol industry, as it is with other health harming industries, said Sheila Gilheany of Alcohol Action Ireland at AR2025.
@alcoholireland.ie @sheilagilheany.bsky.social
Full session here

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Global Alcohol Policy Alliance @globalgapa.bsky.social · 8d

Important new IARC Evidence Summary Brief published today reminding us that "policies that increase taxes or prices, decrease availability, or restrict marketing of alcoholic beverages are effective in lowering alcohol consumption if they are properly implemented and enforced."

Harriet Rumgay @harrietjr.bsky.social · 8d

Just out: the new IARC Evidence Summary Brief on alcohol and cancer 📰🍷

Proud to have contributed to this important work highlighting the global burden, economic impact, and the urgent need for policy action.

Check it out here 👉 www.iarc.who.int/featured-new...

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Global Alcohol Policy Alliance @globalgapa.bsky.social · 8d

Congratulation. Well done! Your's is an important voice in the alcohol policy discussion. Something for #GAPC2026?

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Global Alcohol Policy Alliance @globalgapa.bsky.social · 8d

One week to go for the abstract deadline #GAPC2026. We would love to see your abstract coming in. Who should know?

WAAPA @waapaalliance.bsky.social · 9d

The abstract deadline for the Global Alcohol Policy Conference (GAPC) 2026 has been extended to 15 October 2025. See more information on the GAPC 2026 website: gapc2026.org/abstract-sub...
#GAPC2026 @globalgapa.bsky.social

Global Alcohol Policy Alliance @globalgapa.bsky.social · 9d

Thompson, Maani and Collin (2025), published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, an analysis of alcohol industry perspectives on governance, with respect to partnerships and conflict of interest (COI).
Read here: www.jsad.com/doi/abs/10.1...

“This Supposed Conflict of Interest”: Analysis of Industry Framings of Partnership and Conflict of Interest in WHO Public Consultations on Alcohol Policy: Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs: Vol ...

Background: High-level commitments to engage the private sector in governance and limited attention to managing conflict of interest (COI) have enabled alcohol industry actors to engage with policy de...

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Global Alcohol Policy Alliance @globalgapa.bsky.social · 15d

Great! Something for #GAPC2026? Hopeing to see you all there.

Global Alcohol Policy Alliance @globalgapa.bsky.social · 15d

#GAPC2026

Global Alcohol Policy Alliance @globalgapa.bsky.social · 15d

Looking forward to seeing you and the global alcohol policy community of researchers, advocates and policy makers i Rio de Janeiro next year.

Global Alcohol Policy Alliance @globalgapa.bsky.social · 15d

Looking forward to #GAPC2026 and to many abstracts from the global alcohol policy researchers, advocates and policy makers. GAPC is a unique meeting place free from vested interest of the alcohol industry.

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Global Alcohol Policy Alliance @globalgapa.bsky.social · 15d

Remember the abstract deadline for the Global Alcohol Policy Conference #GAPC2026 in Rio de Janeiro in April next year has been extended to 15 October. Two more weeks to get your abstract together. www.gapc2026.org/abstract-sub...

Gloabl Alcohol Policy Conference call for abstracts - deadline 15 October.

Global Alcohol Policy Alliance @globalgapa.bsky.social · 16d

Gayle Amul (Asia Pacific Alcohol Policy Alliance (APAPA) Secretary has published a case study on the alcohol industrys' corporate social responsibility in the Philippines (Amul, 2025). Read here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Corporate social responsibility as a commercial determinant of health: A case study of the alcohol industry in the Philippines

There is a growing need to expand research on the alcohol industry's corporate social responsibility activities in low- and middle-income countries wi…

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Global Alcohol Policy Alliance @globalgapa.bsky.social · 17d

Abstract deadline for the Global Alcohol Policy Conference - #GAPC2026 extended: 15 October. The leading forum for the world’s alcohol policy makers, advocates, researchers, civil society activists and practitioners welcomes your abstract.
See more information: www.gapc2026.org/abstract-sub...

GAPC 2026 | Brazil - Abstract Submission

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Global Alcohol Policy Alliance @globalgapa.bsky.social · 17d

Health Policy Watch (Sept, 2025) reports that the UN Declaration on Noncommunicable Diseases at the UNHLM on NCDs last week was not adopted due to US opposition to the Declaration. Read here: healthpolicy-watch.news/un-declarati...

UN Declaration On Noncommunicable Diseases Fails To Win Approval After US Foils Consensus - Health Policy Watch

NEW YORK CITY - A painstakingly negotiated Political Declaration on Noncommunicable Diseases with overwhelming support from UN member states failed to win

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Charles Parry @charlesparry1.bsky.social · 21d

Alcohol industry continues longstanding tradition of "promoting profits over people". Pro-health researchers, lobby groups and governments need to expose such behaviour and take action against industry push back against alcohol policy reforms. @globalgapa.bsky.social. www.reuters.com/business/hea...

Exclusive: Alcohol lobby takes on WHO in battle over health impacts

The Belgian beer industry, Mexico's tequila makers and Heineken all lobbied governments this summer to resist a push by the U.N.'s health agency to introduce tougher rules targeting alcohol, letters and an email reviewed by Reuters show.

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Global Alcohol Policy Alliance @globalgapa.bsky.social · 21d

Reuters highlights alcohol industry lobbying before the UN's High Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases and Mental Health. GAPA pushed for stronger language on alcohol policy since the 0-draft in May but the final Political Declaration diluted these positions. www.reuters.com/business/hea...

Exclusive: Alcohol lobby takes on WHO in battle over health impacts

The Belgian beer industry, Mexico's tequila makers and Heineken all lobbied governments this summer to resist a push by the U.N.'s health agency to introduce tougher rules targeting alcohol, letters and an email reviewed by Reuters show.

www.reuters.com

Global Alcohol Policy Alliance @globalgapa.bsky.social · 22d

While we welcome the key reference in the Political Declaration for the Global alcohol strategy; the Global Alcohol Action plan; the recommendation for taxation of alcohol; and the mention of the WHO Best Buys, this could have been a much stronger and clearer document for global public health.

Global Alcohol Policy Alliance @globalgapa.bsky.social · 22d

Today's Reuters story is no surprise. GAPA has been pushing for stronger language on alcohol policy, conflict of interest and the role of civil society in the Political Declaration from tomorrow's UN #HLM4 on NCDs&MH. All this has been deluted in the final document.

www.reuters.com/business/hea...

Exclusive: Alcohol lobby takes on WHO in battle over health impacts

The Belgian beer industry, Mexico's tequila makers and Heineken all lobbied governments this summer to resist a push by the U.N.'s health agency to introduce tougher rules targeting alcohol, letters and an email reviewed by Reuters show.

www.reuters.com

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Global Alcohol Policy Alliance @globalgapa.bsky.social · 22d

The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance calls for stricter regulations on alcohol advertising, warning that exposure significantly increases the risk of underage drinking.
See here: www.yfm.co.za/2025/09/19/a...

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Polathep Vichitkunakorn @polathep.bsky.social · 27d

The 2–5 PM alcohol sales ban is still enforced in Thailand. This remains in effect pending sub-regs under the newly promulgated Alcohol Beverage Control Act (No. 2) in the Royal Gazette.

Global Alcohol Policy Alliance @globalgapa.bsky.social · Sep 12

The Bangkok Post reports that the afternoon ban on alcohol sales in Thailand is still in force, and has been confirmed by the Thailand Department of Disease Control. Read and listen here:

www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/gen...

Afternoon ban on alcohol sales in Thailand still enforced

Thailand's Disease Control Department on Friday clarified that the three-hour daily ban on alcohol sales remains in force, dispelling confusion among vendors over a recent legal change.

www.bangkokpost.com

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