Many of the major public health crises we face today are driven by powerful corporations. The extent and impact of harmful commercial influences need to be revealed and addressed. 📽️In this film, experts unmask the influence of harmful corporations🍿 vimeo.com/1131660477

Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems @shaapalcohol.bsky.social @rcpedin.bsky.social supporting their work to reduce alcohol harms in Scotland 📍Edinburgh 💷£37,996 🗓️35hpw tinyurl.com/4kwmfpp6 #PolicyJobs #CommsJobs

Still reeling from the revelation that the Government Minister used the foreword for the licensing review report to say alcohol outlets sell happiness. Stunningly irresponsible.

Just in case you were in any doubt as to the alcohol industry’s motives…just like big tobacco.

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This is a pretty damning report. While the research was carried out in Scotland, I suspect England and Wales would have the same problems, yet the government there wants to rip up licensing regulations as apparently licensed premises “sell happiness” to quote the minister 🧐

There is a disproportionately high number of people with Alcohol Use Disorder in prison. If more action was taken to address this earlier on in the justice system journey, fewer people would end up in prison. We've set out a clear way that this could be done: bit.ly/3LgtmKM bit.ly/4nv9n8O

Scary stats…of the homicides in Scotland where status is known only 11% of accused were alcohol or drug free. Half of ppl accused were under the influence of alcohol. I wonder if Scot Gov might consider measures that would reduce alcohol harms, thus reducing homicides??

This Bill seems like a good idea until you unpick it a bit and realise most people with alcohol use disorder are excluded.

👏In tonight's debate @ronamackaysnp.bsky.social called for: 🩺Better education for healthcare professionals about #FASD 🏷️Alcohol labelling to highlight the risk of #FASD

The First Minister responded that we need public health education about the dangers of excess consumption but the public deserve to know all the health risks associated with drinking alcohol

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...

Yesterday, SHAAP wrote to the new Secretary of State for Scotland, Douglas Alexander, calling for alcohol duty to be raised in the upcoming UK Government budget. Learn more and see the full quote from our Chair Dr @alastairmacg.bsky.social 👇 www.shaap.org.uk/news/shaap-c...

It’s so disappointing that the First Minister has fallen for the Scotch Whisky Association’s arguments on duty. Not only that but it’s completely inconsistent with minimum unit pricing which his own government introduced. The SWA really are the best lobbyists. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2546438...

Love this Rock band Franz Ferdinand sponsor youth football team www.bbc.com/news/article...

So important to celebrate recovery from alcohol (and other) addictions- meet anyone in recovery and it tends to be an uplifting experience. Thank you so much to @monicalennon.bsky.social for using your role in public life to break down stigma surrounding addiction

"A shift to prevention will only succeed if ministers take a bold approach to regulation and lift people out of poverty." "If rising levels of alcohol are to be tackled, there is no alternative to regulatory measures such as a minimum unit price." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

🔊Welcome to our third SHAAP/ @sarnalcohol.bsky.social Alcohol Occasional of 2025. In today’s seminar, Dr Hannah Carver, Dr Emma King and Jessica Greenhalgh will discuss Scotland's first Managed Alcohol Programme (MAP).

"The initiative marked a significant shift towards proactive collaboration and assertive interventions to support known individuals to address the root causes of their offending." www.eastlothian.gov.uk/news/article...

In our latest report with @ias.org.uk we found alcohol industry groups claiming “Alcohol harms are going in the right direction.” In reality, deaths hit a record high. Read the report 👇 www.shaap.org.uk/publication/...

New: Liver cancer death rates have gone up for men (15%) and women (20%), unlike most other cancers. Alcohol is one of the causes of liver cancer, which is why we need government action to tackle Scotland's alcohol problem. @publichealthscot.bsky.social publichealthscotland.scot/publications...

Prof Sir Ian Gilmore & Dr Peter Rice joined @bbc5live.bsky.social to discuss potential plans to reduce the drink driving limit. Sir Ian pointed out that the UK (minus Scotland) is the only country in Europe with such a high level and that the @aha-uk.bsky.social... www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

The government has confirmed alcohol will be included as a risk factor in the National Cancer Plan Alcohol causes at least 7 types of cancer Mandatory labelling plans are in development & should include cancer warnings @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-ques...

For anyone wondering how someone they know ended up with an alcohol problem, here’s the science behind it and a bit on how treatment and recovery is possible. David explains it all brilliantly.

The recent 10-Year Health Plan was a missed opportunity for the government to turn the tide on one of the nation’s biggest health and social problems. Jem Roberts explains why: www.thegrocer.co.uk/comment-and-...

Research suggests approx. 35% of dependent drinkers have some form of alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) Leeanne MacPherson & Dr Ben Chetcuti share their experiences of working with #ARBD patients and the various ways these service users can be stigmatised. www.shaap.org.uk/stigma-serie...

Your regular reminder that the alcohol industry should never be considered part of the solution to our problems with alcohol. It’s not in their interests to reduce alcohol consumption, after all.

🔊Listen to our Chair, Dr Alastair MacGilchrist, on GMS this morning talking about alcohol and the workplace from 06:55 t.co/yBb6Yy54aq #alcoholawarenessweek

Incredibly disappointing “plan” for the NHS by UK govt. It’s not going to do much to improve health services if the govt fails to act on the massive burden caused by our laissez faire approach to alcohol at a UK level. Another win for the alcohol industry, ie profits before people.

"Embarrassing" 10-Year Plan. The government has published its 10-Year Health Plan, which fails to include any of the most-effective prevention policies on alcohol. The only measures are to improve labelling and support the growth of the zero..(1/2) assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686638...

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/

I would suggest that the huge sums of money spent on advertising demonstrates it does indeed convince people to buy the product being advertised.

Important message to all policy makers (inc manifesto writers…) here: don’t be hoodwinked by misleading and cherry picked claims by the alcohol industry. The industry is not part of the solution to Scotland’s alcohol problem, it is the problem.

🗣️"People have the right to know about the risk associated with alcohol consumption and cancer" Miles Briggs MSP, Co-Convener of the CPG on Cancer, supports SHAAP's guidance on the risks of alcohol for cancer & calls for health warnings on alcohol products #CancerPreventionActionWeek

Our latest report shows a stark contrast: while alcohol trade groups claim the industry is on the brink of collapse, Diageo made over $6 billion in profit last year. The real crisis? Alcohol harm costs England £27 billion annually. Report here ⬇️ www.ias.org.uk/report/spin-...

Our new report with @shaapalcohol.bsky.social reveals UK alcohol groups engaged in greenwashing - like the Scotch Whisky Association boasting eco credentials while lobbying to exempt whisky from a peat ban. Or Diageo's 'ultra light' bottle...that cost £1,000. ➡️ www.ias.org.uk/report/spin-...

And costs Scotland estimated £5-10 billion.

The inconistency of recent alcohol industry statements show the "essential conflict of interest between alcohol industry economic objectives and public health goals", says a new report. @ias.org.uk @shaapalcohol.bsky.social www.ias.org.uk/report/spin-...

🚨ICYMI🚨 🗣️In our latest blog, @bethmeadows.bsky.social discusses her research into LGBTQIA+ communities and alcohol-free nightlife spaces and explores the potential for these spaces as well as the barriers they may face. #PrideMonth shaap.org.uk/are-you-bein...

Because what we need when people are increasingly likely to die because of alcohol in Scotland is to increase alcohol availability and further normalise it in everyday life…🤦‍♀️ www.heraldscotland.com/sport/252392...

Delighted that @shaapalcohol.bsky.social Chair, Dr Alastair MacGilchrist, has received an OBE in today’s Honours list. This is richly deserved for not only his tireless work to reduce harms from alcohol but for his whole career dedicated to caring for people, and for sharing his expertise. 👏👏👏

Alcohol causes cancer - yet too few people know the risks. Around 17,000 people a year in the UK are diagnosed with an alcohol-related cancer. Support @wcrf.org's call for a National Alcohol Strategy by signing the petition: 🔽 bit.ly/3YFSuyE

We welcome the announcement that @mareetodd.bsky.social has been appointed the new Minister for Drug & Alcohol Policy 👏 We look forward to hearing how she is going to take urgent action to tackle the alcohol harms public health emergency in Scotland news.stv.tv/politics/fir...

Thanks to @monicalennon.bsky.social for submitting written questions to the Scottish Government on the decline in #AlcoholTreatment numbers, UK wide clinical guidelines on alcohol treatment and the Government's response to last year's #ABI review. t.co/dLhskEgRWd

"In short, ours is a plea for a shared mission, for the humility and courage to recognise that we require new ways of discussing, delivering and improving the nation’s health and creating sustainable health care and social care systems for the future." www.scotsman.com/health/an-op...

SHAAP Chair, Dr Alastair MacGilchrist, is pleased to lend his voice to this joint call for a longer term approach to healthcare by all of our politicians.

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...

An important call to action for the UK Government here.

Are you passionate about supporting families? @scottishfamilies.bsky.social Scottish Families Affected By Alcohol and Drugs are recruiting new members for their Board, including those with HR, Digital, Finance or Business expertise. Learn more and apply 👇 www.sfad.org.uk/board-recrui...