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Dr Alastair MacGilchrist, Chair of @shaapalcohol.bsky.social, on the need for alcohol care teams in hospitals Early identification of alcohol problems, access to specialised support & support upon leaving hospital would reduce #AlcoholDeaths

The #AlcoholDeaths crisis is not an ‘addiction’ problem It’s a problem of a culture where alcohol is placed at centre stage, normalised & celebrated as indispensable to our lives #AlcoholMarketing helps shape that culture, so marketing restrictions are part of the solution

To reduce #AlcoholDeaths, AFS is calling for the Scottish Government to take urgent, focussed and concerted action to drive down the levels of alcohol harm #AlcoholEmergency

We've just published our eFocus newsletter for September 2025 Featuring the latest AFS news and updates, as well as other news updates, events, training courses and the latest research in alcohol harm prevention mailchi.mp/22d04c3f6f55...

"It’s About Improving The Life Of The Whole Population." | Listen UP Episode 7 - Marc Buchanan - Now Live! Widening the lens beyond “dependency” helps you spot hidden harms sooner, & make recovery easier day to day. With Marc Buchanan of @alcoholfocus.bsky.social. EP 7 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep7

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Expansion of early detection of #LiverDisease is top of the list of our call for urgent action to reduce #AlcoholDeaths Professor Ewan Forrest explains how it not only helps identify liver disease, but actually spurs many patients on to making a change to their drinking

If we accept the idea that only a small minority are at risk of an #AlcoholDeath - it weakens the case for bold action The truth is that around 1 million of us are drinking at levels that could seriously harm our health Bold Government action is required to save lives

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1,185 Scots lost their lives to alcohol in 2024 Our heartfelt sympathies and condolences go out to the loved ones of those who lost their lives too soon Read our response 🔽 www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/news/news/no...

Sign the call to demand that Governments take 3 key actions on Non-Communicable Diseases 🖊️ ➡️Mobilise investment ➡️Accelerate implementation ➡️Deliver Accountability https://twp.ai/9PVZTN #ActOnNCDs

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effective way of targeting the most harmful drinking. Yet Chamberlain calls their tax burden “unfair.” In reality, duty is one of the few levers government has to protect health Meanwhile, the UK spirits market is valued at £16.8 billion a year, hardly "in a precarious position" as Chamberlain says

...this toll is to raise duty above inflation – as the last Labour government did with the duty escalator, the only time in 25 years when alcohol death rates consistently fell. Spirits are often favoured by heavier drinkers, so - as the IFS has called for - a higher rate on spirits is an...

Lib Dem MP and Scotch Whisky APPG chair @wendychambld.bsky.social is calling for a multi-year freeze on spirits duty. But this couldn’t come at a worse time: the UK has seen record alcohol deaths for four years in a row. The most effective way to reduce...(🧵) www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

The delay to Ireland's health warning labels will mean real people are diagnosed with real cancers while not being given the right information on labels. We discussed this in our recent podcast with Jem Roberts and Tabbin Almond🎙️ Links: www.ias.org.uk/podcast/the-... @alcoholireland.ie

Couldn't agree more. 👌 #MUP for alcohol helped to reduce health inequalities according to the robust independent @publichealthscot.bsky.social evaluation We need to see #MUP automatically uprated in line with inflation 📈

ICYMI: 🆕 report from PHS showing the prevalent impact alcohol marketing has. We need mandatory guardrails, like those coming in for HFSS products, to reduce exposure to alcohol marketing. @aha-uk.bsky.social @alcoholfocus.bsky.social. Report ⬇️ publichealthscotland.scot/media/34628/...

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📊74% of people want health prioritised over business growth. Together with @ashorguk.bsky.social & @oha-updates.bsky.social we're calling for stronger action on alcohol, tobacco, and unhealthy food to protect the NHS and boost the economy. Read our full letter: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

New study suggests limited potential for No and Low alcohol products to reduce alcohol harms ➡️Those who drink to conform with social expectations more likely to use NoLos ➡️Heaviest drinkers less likely to drink to conform bmjpublichealth.bmj.com/content/3/2/...

“Discreditation. Complaints. Legal threats. Surveillance.” Dr Karen Evans-Reeves and Dr Gemma Mitchell describe 6 ways the alcohol industry and front groups try to silence those protecting public health. More in our latest blog: www.ias.org.uk/2025/09/16/a... @tcrgbath.bsky.social

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New research highlights how alcohol harms go beyond health – affecting jobs, income & communities. In this @InstAlcStud blog, Dr Desmond Campbell explores how higher drinking levels link to greater deprivation & unemployment, especially among men. www.ias.org.uk/2025/09/02/t...

📰The findings of a new large scale study reiterates the case that there are zero protective health benefits from 'moderate' drinking On the contrary, even moderate drinking was found to increase risk of death by all causes #Alcohol #AlcoholDeaths www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

It's very disappointing to see the false claims of #BigAlcohol around #AlcoholDuty being repeated Particularly frustrating when all it takes is some simple fact checking and a little critical interrogation to avoid this. 🤷‍♂️

"Get tough on tobacco and alcohol firms to improve public health. "Hazel Cheeseman, Prof Sir Ian Gilmore and Katharine Jenner call for minimum unit pricing, a levy on profits and policies to improve food and drink." www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Don't miss our final SHAAP/ @sarnalcohol.bsky.social Occasional! 🗓️Mon, 06 Oct 2025 ⏱️12:30 - 14:00 BST 🗣️Alcohol and LGBTQIA+ Communities by Beth Meadows and Kat Petrilli Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/alcohol-oc...

September is #RecoveryMonth Dougie K, the Public Information Liaison Officer for Edinburgh & Midlothian, and a member of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) with 30+ years of sobriety, shares a guide on understanding AA for healthcare professionals and the public 👇 shaap.org.uk/understandin...

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay There are strong links between #alcohol use and poor mental health. Reducing #AlcoholHarm can play a vital role part in protecting mental health and preventing suicide. #WSPD25

In our latest blog, Dr Shelia Gilheany of @alcoholireland.ie reflects on Ireland’s experience of implementing restrictions on #AlcoholMarketing and advertising Includes lessons for Scotland & other countries considering restrictions https://twp.ai/4iq6d8

Leaked letters from Big Alcohol companies to Drinkaware show the pressure they put on the conflicted charity. 🎙️Listen to our latest podcast where we discussed this as well as the 10 Year Health Plan failures🎙️ Links: www.ias.org.uk/podcast/the-...

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🥳September is #RecoveryMonth! "Recovery is possible, it happens every day in every community, but too often stigma is holding people back." Thank you to @monicalennon.bsky.social for her ongoing support in championing recovery in Scotland! 👏 For help and support: shaap.org.uk/who-we-are/h...

Today is #FASDAwarenessDay Find out lots more about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - and what needs to change by reading the short Briefing we compiled in 2024 It's time we were told the truth about #Alcohol and #Pregnancy! https://twp.ai/9PVNEI

Today is #FASDAwarenessDay Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. It is entirely preventable. Learn more about the support available in Scotland for FASD 👇 youtu.be/gCDaYxRsmn4

1/2 Today is #FASD awareness day. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is preventable but too few women know the risks about a condition thought to affect nearly 4% of people. Warnings labels about drinking alcohol during pregnancy are still not mandatory.

On #FASD Day we share Karen’s story – her daughter lives with FASD, a condition which causes lifelong harm. Yet alcohol labels still carry no mandatory warning. People have a #RightToKnow. Hear Karen & Sue Taylor of @balancene.bsky.social on BBC Newcastle (from 1h22m) bit.ly/4m7HSRR

Regular drinking can raise the risk of anxiety & depression. Chris from Sunderland says his mental health improved when he cut out alcohol. Please keep sharing stories like this to inspire others 🔽

In the #SeeBeyondScotland letters and films, family members and friends talk to loved ones about their love, loss, and the future.

The #SeeBeyondScotland campaign shows the devastating impact the loss of a life to alcohol or drugs has on the family and friends left behind. Thank you to @nicolasturgeon.bsky.social for supporting us this week in Scottish Parliament👏 See the lives: seebeyondscotland.com

September is International FASD Awareness Month, and on 09/09 we celebrate #InternationalFASDday. 🩺SHAAP Steering Group Member & Neurodevelopmental Paediatrician Dr Patricia Jackson talks about the importance of marking this day 👇

"While ministerial timidity has an impact on the nation’s health, employers & the economy, “this is also existential for the NHS...” “Health service leaders are telling us that unless we act on prevention, we may not have an NHS to fix...” #BigAlcohol

This week is #RememberACharity Week 💜 If you're passionate about reducing alcohol harm - you might consider leaving us a gift in your Will to help fund our work to create a Scotland where alcohol is no longer a major cause of harm Find out more 🔽 www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/fundraise-fo...

On #AlcoholMarketing, C, a person in recovery thinks #AlcoholMarketing: ➡️is everywhere! ➡️normalises drinking ➡️triggers people @publichealthscot.bsky.social says that they are "confident that alcohol marketing is pervasive & persuasive, frequent exposure drives consumption & related harms"

In our #InYourFace Report on #AlcoholMarketing, children and young people told us they see it everywhere all the time That echoes the findings of @publichealthscot.bsky.social, which say that exposure to alcohol marketing is a weekly, often daily, occurrence for most people.

According to the @publichealthscot.bsky.social Evidence Review, exposure to #AlcoholMarketing increases: ➡️intention to consume ➡️consumption ➡️harmful consumption Steph agrees! It's time to act on #AlcoholAdvertising ⏰

K, a person in recovery, thinks that #AlcoholMarketing: ➡️triggers people in recovery ➡️increases drinking intentions ➡️targets children and young people The @publichealthscot.bsky.social Evidence Review shows she's right on all counts