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https://shaap.org.uk 08-11-2012 10:41:25
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Great to see health info labels now on Irish alcohol products too. Labels can be found on dozens of alcohol brands from multiple countries. Why delay what's already here? Why deny consumers their right to know the health risks? Ireland must proceed with labels Micheál Martin


Just a few of the multiple brands from at least 9 countries carrying Ireland’s alcohol health information label in advance of its requirement from May 2026. Why would the gov seek to derail its own regulations just as they come into being? Micheál Martin Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD


"Human rights are the most basic standards we require to live a healthy life in safety, with freedom and dignity" Tom Bennett, from Scottish Recovery Consortium, discusses the importance of overcoming stigma to understand the human rights of people with alcohol problems. shaap.org.uk/stigma-series-…



🧠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. youtu.be/3s5WZ59u49s


How did the alcohol duty reform affect households? In our latest blog, Dr Luke Wilson explains SARG - SCHARR's new analysis showing the reform mainly hit heavy drinkers & wealthier households 📉Low risk of worsening inequality 📈Likely public health gain ias.org.uk/2025/07/24/who…


📽️In our latest video, 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. youtube.com/watch?v=3s5WZ5…



We want to collaborate with you! We’re looking for LGBTQ+ individuals to join this study’s research advisory group. 🔍 No previous experience needed 💷 £25 per hour For more information, contact: [email protected]




AAI CEO Sheila Gilheany writes in today's Irish Examiner: Rowing back on its own democratically introduced labelling regulations shows a government pandering to the alcohol industry, choosing to believe their claims over unbiased evidence. READ MORE ⬇️ irishexaminer.com/opinion/commen…

"One of the reasons I'm so keen to talk about it is because I want people who read your work or come across your work to understand that change can happen" 👏 Maree Todd scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/…

Congratulations to Professor Aisha Holloway FRCN FNMRCSI (Ad Eundem) on her appointment as Chief Nursing Officer 👏 healthandcare.scot/stories/4230/c…