Invitation to join this engaging discussion on (re)prioritising prevention in policy and practice regarding substance use. Speakers: Dr. Maristela Monteiro, previous advisor to PAHO & WHO and Matej Kosir from @utrip.bsky.social. 21st October, 2-3pm UK. Register: www.icara.info/upcoming-ica...

It was an honour to deliver our workshop @kettilbruunsociety.bsky.social conference today. We've been planning it for a while & it was great to have folks chatting about potential ideas for interdisciplinary, collaborative research. Stay tuned to our socials for more news! #KBS2025

We're at @kettilbruunsociety.bsky.social conference in Glasgow this week. Come check out our workshop on interdisciplinary research methods in collaborative research on Thursday 12th June and lunchtime! #KBS2025

Today, along with more than 70 other organisations, we are calling for the #ScottishGovernment to use the final year before the election to take urgent action on alcohol harm and implement our roadmap for delivery to reduce #AlcoholDeaths

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#AlcoholEmergency

New book alert: Prevention Gone Wrong:
The Do’s, Don’ts, and the Common-Sense Lessons in Drug Prevention for Children and Youth from our very own ICARA board member @utrip.bsky.social. You can get your copy here: www.institut-utrip.si/prevention-g...

Upcoming free webinar for early & mid-career researchers globally: funding and writing successful collaborative proposals for alcohol research with the Global South. 9th April, 12-13.15 GMT+1. Register: eventbrite.co.uk/e/funding-an.... Please share!

We are seeking a project administrator (UK-based and casual) for our project looking at strengthening collaborations in alcohol research with the Global South. Deadline for submitting interest is 13th March. Details here: icara.info/seeking-proj...

Perspectives of commercial determinants of health from South Africa by Prof. Leslie London. “Grabbing Goliath by his hair: Human rights strategies to cut industry influence on #alcohol policy” from our ICARA 2024 AGM. youtu.be/rDtQi-xSwEk

Perspectives of commercial determinants of health from Lebanon by Prof. Judy Makhoul. "The corporate capture of public health by the #Arms Industry: The #Arms Industry as a commercial determinant of health? Perspectives from the Middle East" from our ICARA 2024 AGM: youtu.be/XrjtAm3lPo4

Perspectives of commercial determinants of health from Burundi by Dr. Egide Haragirimana. "Evaluating #Alcohol Policies in Burundi: Challenges and Progress Toward WHO Best Buys" for our ICARA 2024 AGM: youtu.be/YEaJ3AR7P4U

What are the commercial determinants of health? Why should we be concerned about them? Our Vice-President, @rbarry21.bsky.social gave an excellent as part of our @icara-atod.bsky.social 2024 AGM. Take a look! youtu.be/ZM9Y7BF84YM

Our 2024 AGM focused on perspectives of the commercial determinants of health from the Global South context. 3 excellent speakers showcased their research from Burundi (alcohol), Lebanon (arms industry) and South Africa (alcohol). You can view their presentations here: www.icara.info/meetings-eve...