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Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems. Based at @RCPEdin, guided by the Medical Royal Colleges + Faculties in Scotland. Retweets do not imply endorsement.

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🔊In our latest blog, John Mooney, Consultant in Public Health, discusses the links between alcohol and cancer at a population level and makes a case for incorporating behaviour risk profiling in relation to alcohol alongside screening targeting messaging. shaap.org.uk/alcohol-cancer…

🔊In our latest blog, John Mooney, Consultant in Public Health, discusses the links between alcohol and cancer at a population level and makes a case for incorporating behaviour risk profiling in relation to alcohol alongside screening targeting messaging.
shaap.org.uk/alcohol-cancer…
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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

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 <a href="/MichealMartinTD/">Micheál Martin</a>
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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

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?
<a href="/MichealMartinTD/">Micheál Martin</a> <a href="/CarrollJennifer/">Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD</a>
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"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-…

"Human rights are the most basic standards we require to live a healthy life in safety, with freedom and dignity"
Tom Bennett, from <a href="/SRConsortium/">Scottish Recovery Consortium</a>, discusses the importance of overcoming stigma to understand the human rights of people with alcohol problems.
shaap.org.uk/stigma-series-…
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"Deaths directly attributed to alcohol include those from alcohol poisoning or liver disease, though alcohol can be a contributing factor in other types of deaths, such as those from heart disease and cancer." mirror.co.uk/news/health/da…

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🧠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

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We are very disappointed to see the Irish Government has caved to alcohol industry pressure on alcohol labelling. Our latest report with IAS uncovers industry narratives and shocking tactics used by companies to cover up the harm alcohol causes: shaap.org.uk/publication/sp…

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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…

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We are issuing a public health warning after counterfeit vodka was found to contain isopropyl, which can be harmful if consumed. The counterfeit vodka recovered was sold in 35cl bottles and fraudulently labelled as Glen’s. More info: bit.ly/4552rYu #FoodSafety

We are issuing a public health warning after counterfeit vodka was found to contain isopropyl, which can be harmful if consumed.

The counterfeit vodka recovered was sold in 35cl bottles and fraudulently labelled as Glen’s.

More info: bit.ly/4552rYu

#FoodSafety
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📽️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…

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"Liver cancer is the sixth most common cancer and the third leading cause of cancer-related mortality globally." Amongst other things, the Commission recommends warning labels on alcoholic products as well as minimum unit pricing policies. thelancet.com/commissions-do…

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The primary role of #MUP is not to generate income, but to reduce alcohol harm However, we agree that retailers shouldn't be keeping additional revenue. We want to see an alcohol harm prevention levy introduced to help fund urgent action on alcohol harm bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

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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]

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: research@ias.org.uk
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We are inviting people with lived experience of the justice system (community sentencing, bail or remand, or being in prison) to take part in small, informal group discussions this August. What you share will help shape how prison and community sentences are used in Scotland.

We are inviting people with lived experience of the justice system (community sentencing, bail or remand, or being in prison) to take part in small, informal group discussions this August. What you share will help shape how prison and community sentences are used in Scotland.
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☕️SHAAP's latest media monitor is here🥳 Read the latest #AlcoholNews and #AlcoholResearch from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and around the 🌎 Read here: mailchi.mp/rcpe/shaap-med… Subscribe: shaap.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8e…

☕️SHAAP's latest media monitor is here🥳

Read the latest #AlcoholNews and #AlcoholResearch from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and around the 🌎

Read here: mailchi.mp/rcpe/shaap-med…
Subscribe: shaap.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8e…
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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…

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"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/…