Delighted to be hosting this event....join us. The tide of resistance is rising

Grass roots activism on the commercial determinants of health continues! Delighted to announce this youth focused event which will explore the impact of corporate strategies across alcohol, gambling, tobacco, vaping and ultra processed food industries on young people.

Scotland: New eNews from Alcohol Focus Scotland - bit.ly/3xh5Syi Kudos to Scottish Parliament voting to continue and increase MUP: 'You have chosen to stand up for peoples’ right to health despite the best efforts of Big Alcohol once again to derail this policy' @AlisonDouglas

The common enemy of public health and pubs: cheap alcohol in the off-trade.

By tackling cheap supermarket alcohol, we can support pubs AND reduce alcohol consumption.

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It could be legislated for in the Gambling Regulation Act for the Gambling Regulator to be the sole provider of State-based problem gambling education programmmes like in schools and family resources centres. Problem solved James Browne TD?

Alcohol Forum Ireland, Create & Inspire Change Extern Problem Gambling

Well done to Paula Leonard for all her work in this area. I read some disturbing issues in a Belgium newspaper yesterday. Very disturbing. We can no longer ignore the issues facing teenagers of today I-CAAN

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Great to see further coverage of our campaign Teenage discos ‘need tighter regulations’ in interest of child welfare, says alcohol action group independent.ie/irish-news/tee…

Great to have ICAAN, I-Mark, SAFER and our community action on alcohol work included in this podcast!! Have a listen

Good article on the pioneering work of I-CAAN. Comment from May van Schalkwyk Mark Petticrew IAS Richard Piper and others..

The Scottish government said in September it will not work with the alcohol industry on school education. Instead substance use education would come through 'Curriculum for Excellence'. A: Jenny Gilruth Q: Claire Baker h/t SHAAP
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IAS Alcohol Change UK I-CAAN The ICAAN campaign against alcohol industry sponsored alcohol education to was highlighted last week in an Association of Directors of Public Health report. Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH)
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really proud to see our I-Mark, ICANN &,Alcohol Forum Ireland, Create & Inspire Change campaign covered by the BMJ. The power of community activism his still sometimes overlooked by public health advocates ....

#BMJInvestigation Public health experts are calling for a ban on alcohol industry funded education programmes in UK universities and schools, which they say normalise drinking and downplay the long term health risks of #alcohol
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'Universities and schools are being urged to join a growing movement in Ireland and the UK that seeks to drive out the alcohol industry from any influence on public health advice on drinking.' IAS Alcohol Change UK I-CAAN
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Want to learn about the negative impact alcohol industry activity is having on health? Join the webinar to find out
When: May 22, 09:30am
Register in advance:
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Thanks Belinda Boyle for the delicious dirty little secret cupcakes at today's event hosted by i-Mark members Donegal Women's Centre

Great turnout. Great discussion & genuine engagement with the topic. Exposing how harmful alcohol industry marketing, tactics & products are to women's health &wellbeing Siobhan Cullen Donegal Women's Centre Donegal Democrat/DonegalLive Donegal Woman

Delighted to announce our 'Webinar Wednesdays' series for 2024. More topics & more excellent speakers to be announced, with a mix of topics for those working in treatment, family support, public health, community action & prevention. .

And here's more information on our first Webinar Wednesday. Delighted to have Jennifer working with us to deliver this online training. There is a real need for families & children to be seen and supported in the areas of treatment, recovery and family support.