'The stigma of alcohol dependence with Prof. Georg Schomerus' | Alcohol Problem Podcast @jamesmorris24.bsky.social www.buzzsprout.com/1275176/epis...

New podcast episode: The stigma of alcohol dependence with Prof @geschom.bsky.social Please share/rate 🙏 www.buzzsprout.com/1275176/epis...

More than three years of research have now been published: doi.org/10.1016/S246... 🥳 @thelancetph.bsky.social #openaccess #publichealth Can #alcohol pricing be used to lower consumption particularly in populations experiencing the most harm? Our US modelling study suggests: YES.

Another study indicating the uniquely high stigma of alcohol problems vs other mental health issues. Interestingly, the alcohol condition was associated with higher likelihood of seeking help, although there is a mixed literature on alcohol stigma and help-seeking. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Excellent debunking of the master narrative of addiction as a permanent severe condition always requiring abstinence. Bravo @maiasz.bsky.social.

More evidence on how 'othering' is a barrier to problem recognition amongst at-risk/heavy drinking groups. Great novel study led by the excellent @melissaoldham.bsky.social and colleagues.. Open access 👇

When asked to reflect on harmful drinking contexts, risky drinkers in England described a broad spectrum of harms which were differentially applicable to different drinking contexts. Participants most frequently highlighted drinking alone at home, or big days or nights out as more harmful contexts.

Excellent talk by @adamjkucharski.bsky.social at last week's @pubsci.bsky.social event on the science of certainty- including a great graph on a *correlation* between college alcohol spend and 1st class degree awards!

A thoughtful piece from James for anyone interested in how problem drinking is conceptualised. The essay explores the label of 'the alcoholic', discusses issues of stigma and self-stigma, and encourages us to consider how alcohol problems exist beyond the 'alcoholism' paradigm.

In a new essay for the SSA, Dr James Morris explores the role of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in modern-day society, including AA’s influence over the collective understanding of drinking problems. Read the full essay here: tinyurl.com/35krp5z5 #AlcoholicsAnonymous

I've written a piece for @addiction-ssa.org on Alcoholics Anonymous, exploring it's current role - and tensions - within the current recovery landscape 90 years after its first meetings were held. Please share 🙏 www.addiction-ssa.org/features/ess... #alcoholicsanonymous #recovery #addiction

Prejudice (as the underlying attitude) does come before racism/stigma etc (as enacted prejudice), and yes the attitude-behaviour order is very often the other way round. However acceptability is just one component of change- there are other important drivers of prejudice and discrimination.

Important study on the mental health and alcohol relationship in general population - good mental health was protective against future heavy drinking, but no other directional effects found. doi.org/10.1016/j.ja...

Painful #newsnight viewing on 10 year NHS plan as anchor asks why can't we blame 'bad patients' for being unhealthy.. no one makes the point these are population issues framed as individual ones, and how badly the plan has failed on this front

Despite the public health community emphasising the need for unused policy levers for prevention of alcohol harm for decades (our recent call in @addictionjournal.bsky.social below), the labour government have ignored this in their 10 year plan. Sigh onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

...and low alcohol sector. Jem Roberts of IAS responded that: “It’s frankly embarrassing to launch a ‘prevention’ plan that ignores the most effective ways to prevent alcohol harm."

In response to the NHS 10-year plan, Prof Sir Ian Gilmore, AHA Chair, welcomes improved labelling but says it is "staggering" that the most evidence-based policies to reduce alcohol harm did not make it into the final plan. Our full statement: ahauk.org/news/nhs-plan/

The new 10 Year #HealthPlan for England was published today. A grave disappointment when it comes to tackling alcohol harm - with the most cost effective and evidence based prevention measures completely omitted Read our response 🔽 www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/news/news/af...

Agency Revisited: Addiction Services’ Clients’ Recovery in the Light of the Brain Disease Model of Addiction (BDMA) doi.org/10.1177/0091...

"Addiction does not result from a lack of disapproval or judgment from society. It is a complex problem for which society places too much emphasis on individuals as making a ‘choice’, rather than recognising the complexity of the issue." www.antistigmanetwork.org.uk/blog/is-ther...

'The language of alcohol: Similarities and differences in how drinkers and policymakers frame alcohol consumption' | @dremmadavies.bsky.social @jamesmorris24.bsky.social et al for Drug & Alcohol Review onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Can anyone help? I'm looking for anyone who has done deductive, qualitiative research, ideally using free association narrative interviewing to research unconscious processes, who can give me 30mins of their time (paid for, of course). I need help with how to navigate my results chapter for my PhD.

If you're 18-30 and live in the UK please fill out this survey for the opportunity to be interviewed for our research on attitudes towards people who use drugs (if interviewed you'll receive a £15 Love2Shop voucher!) bristolexppsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Shares much appreciated!

Medicalisation of public health: a narrative review Ana Raquel Nunes www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

📢 New report: UK alcohol industry groups spent 2024 misleading the public on harm, the economy, environment & policy We analysed 140+ industry documents & found a strategy of cherry-picking evidence, overstating economic value & downplaying health harms www.shaap.org.uk/publication/...

“It’s not like I’m a bad drinker.” A new study reveals how the stigma of being seen as an “alcoholic” deters people with liver cirrhosis from accepting life-saving support. Read our blog by Dr Christopher Oldroyd to find out more. www.ias.org.uk/2025/06/18/d...

"We all have identities that will influence our interpretation of data: psychiatrist, psychotherapist, psychopharmacologist, patient, carer. It is the best we can do to wear these identities as lightly as we can."

Why is this important? The reach of genetics is increasing, with relevance to disease, health, society, & education, & misunderstandings of the science are exploited towards nefarious purposes by bad actors. We must communicate its concepts in an accessible way while avoiding broken metaphors.🧬🧪10/n

New podcast episode 🎙️ The psychology of #alcohol use & #addiction with Prof Roy Baumeister www.buzzsprout.com/1275176/epis... Please rate & share 🙏

ICYMI This paper includes tables defining a range of alcohol-related terms and concepts that might be of use to students, journalists, policy makers or other stakeholders (and is open access) - feel free to share!

How does where we live – urban, rural, or in-between – relate to our mental health? 🌆🏞️ In this cross-national study, we investigate the links between urbanicity, anxiety and depressive disorders in 500,000 adults across the UK, Norway, and New Zealand 🧵 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

"[Requiem for a dream explores] the free will of the addict, the line between compassionate observation and exploitative voyeurism, and the toxic siren call of the American Dream itself. Twenty-five years later, these debates are still smouldering." www.bbc.com/culture/arti...

Don't miss our next SHAAP/ @sarnalcohol.bsky.social Occasional! 🗓️Mon, 23 Jun 2025 ⏱️12:45 - 14:00 BST 🗣️Relapse prevention and alcohol related cirrhosis by Dr @CKOWork www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/alcohol-oc...

Global Per Capita Wine, Beer and Spirits Consumption, 1961-2022

ICYMI Blog breaking down the main arguments in the so called 'good' stigma debate for www.antistigmanetwork.org.uk/blog/is-ther... Latest reply by myself and @jamesnicholls.bsky.social debating with proponents of 'disapproval' in @addictrestheory.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...

New study on controlled drinking - Behavioural Self Control Trainining was found more cost effective than Motivational Enhancement Therapy link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Joking that someone 'looks homeless' isn't harmless. A new report from Centre for Homelessness Impact (with research from IoPPN's Dr Apurv Chauhan, @julietfoster.bsky.social) highlights how everyday language perpetuates stigma against people experiencing #homelessness www.kcl.ac.uk/news/homeles...

Have a paper that shows reviews received over 6 months ago but no decision still. Emailed the Ed a month ago who gave a stock response and nothing since. Should I withdraw and can I request the reviews?

In this blog I try to break down some of the rather academic debate around this subject, concluding we must tread very carefully before putting people at risk of more stigma in the name of ‘disapproval’.

I’ve enjoyed following these insightful academic discussions on ‘positive stigma’ or legitimate disapproval vs stigma. However, proponents of ‘positive stigma’ don’t seem to be able to elucidate how the stigmatising label can be separated from the individual/group. /

A further (final) reply to the 'positive stigma' debate (DM if you need full text), myself and @jamesnicholls.bsky.social The complexity of stigma demands nuanced debate www.tandfonline.com/eprint/69FCR...

Listen to our latest podcast, where @williamhaydock.bsky.social of @collective-voice.bsky.social discusses the alcohol treatment system in England, incl: 💊Accessibility to free treatment 💷How it's commissioned ⚕️What the Health & Social Care Act changed ➡️Drug Strategy www.ias.org.uk/podcast/12327/

"recovery is a dynamic process and that alcohol problems exist on a continuum, we suggest that supporting self-efficacy during recovery is important. Concepts such as relapse can be a support in the recovery process but also a potential risk.."

This Thursday we will be hosting a webinar on Minimum Unit Pricing, discussing: ➡️ What it is ➡️ Lessons from Scotland and Wales ➡️ Impact on dependent drinkers ➡️ Recouping windfall retailer profits Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/minimum-un...

"many rejected the identity label of ‘alcoholic’ and drew a distinction between themselves and ‘bad drinkers’ " Motivation, self-efficacy, and identity—double-edged swords for relapse prevention in patients with alcohol related cirrhosis academic.oup.com/alcalc/artic...

Brilliant talk by Prof Mark Bellis on #AdverseChildhoodExperiences There's so much short and long-term value from putting resources into prevention

Excited to share my case study on the framing and perceptions of #alcohol industry #CSR in the #Philippines. It calls for the need to regulating the marketing of alcohol industry CSR to protect alcohol policies from industry influence. Read it here: authors.elsevier.com/a/1l7tk_6KUS...

New op-ed out in the Albuquerque Journal. I share about the importance of federal substance use and addiction funding for families like mine. www.abqjournal.com/opinion/arti... and in case you hit a paywall: unmm-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/person...