How does the alcohol industry embed itself within LGBTQ+ communities? 🏳️‍🌈 Research presented by Beth Meadows and Kat Petrilli at our Alcohol Occasionals series last year examined 464 posts across six major brands, the findings make for uncomfortable reading...

Join ICARA and ARSUA at #GAPC2026 for our joint interactive workshop "From Evidence to Action" where we will be spotlighting Global South research and real-world strategies to turn alcohol evidence into impact. 10 April, 11am-12:30pm @globalgapa.bsky.social @icara-atod.bsky.social

Really exciting opportunities available when you become an ICARA board member. Please consider applying to join this great team. Please share @sarnalcohol.bsky.social

@icara-atod.bsky.social · 6mo ago

We are looking for new board members. This is an exciting opportunity for researchers and other professionals to gain experience as a board member, contribute to strategic decision-making, and build international networks. More info here: www.icara.info/upcoming-ica...

I'm now a co-chair of the @sarnalcohol.bsky.social alongside the brilliant Carol Emslie and Hannah Carver. Looking forward to continuing working with @shaapalcohol.bsky.social to Scottish colleagues to progress research addressing harms caused by alcohol in Scotland.

Event update: Professor Kathryn Backholer of Deakin University will share her insights into the automated detection of alcohol ads on March 26th. Video sessions are expected from leading African and EU NGOs. Please register to join one or both elements. alcohol-review.com/ar2026/

AR2026: Alcohol harm and artificial intelligence

+ all the latest research, advocacy and innovation. Thursday, March 26th 2026, everywhere. Registrations open

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Alcohol causes cancer - yet most people don’t know it. In our latest blog, Professor Simone Pettigrew sets out the evidence and explains why clear cancer warnings on alcohol are a simple, effective way to save lives. www.ias.org.uk/2026/01/27/w... @georgeinstitute.bsky.social

Why we should have cancer warnings on alcohol - Institute of Alcohol Studies

With the UK Government planning on introducing health warnings on alcohol labels, Professor Simone Pettigrew looks at the evidence around informing people of the link between alcohol and cancer on-lab...

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⬇️ SARN Co-chair Prof Carol Emslie (@carolemslie.bsky.social) discusses the SHAAP/ SARN Alcohol Occasionals seminar series. 💡 The call for abstracts is open for the 2026 series. For full details, please see here: bit.ly/49DaEad 📆 Deadline: Friday 30th January @shaapalcohol.bsky.social

@alcoholfocus.bsky.social is looking for a new Financial Controller AND Senior Policy Coordinator. This is an amazing organisation doing important work in combatting alcohol-related harms in Scotland - please share and apply if interested! 👇🏽

Alcohol Focus Scotland@alcoholfocus.bsky.social · 8mo ago

We're recruiting! 🔎 AFS currently has vacancies for a Financial Controller (18 hours) and a Senior Co-ordinator (Policy) Find out more and apply below 🔽 www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/about-vacanc...

A unique opportunity to learn and share about the opportunities and challenges artificial intelligence brings to the global effort to reduce alcohol harm, alongside a global showcase of all the latest research, advocacy and innovation. alcohol-review.com/ar2026/

AR2026: Alcohol harm and artificial intelligence

+ all the latest research, advocacy and innovation. Thursday, March 26th 2026, everywhere. Registrations open

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We've just published our eFocus newsletter for November! 📰 Check it out for all the latest news, research and events in alcohol harm prevention! 👀 mailchi.mp/7b5cf7cb9e02...

How Tesco even thought this was ok... Very glad that the item has been removed but it should never have been available in the first place. news.stv.tv/scotland/sco...

Scots charity 'sickened' as Tesco pulls 'offensive' diabetes Christmas card

The card sparked backlash on social media after appearing on Tesco's website.

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Interesting new report from the Equi Think Tank Could wider society learn something from abstinent faith communities on how to normalise #AlcoholFree socialising and reduce harm? Read more 🔽 equi.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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

Unmasking Influence - Full Documentary Film

Unmasking influence is about how commercial actors influence policy and public health. Many of the major public health crises we face today are largely driven by…

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Regulatory capture & UK alcohol licensing review There is currently a call for evidence from stakeholders on reforming the licensing system www.gov.uk/government/c... I have written a bit on why this matters here gregfellpublichealth.wordpress.com/2025/10/29/r...

Reforming the licensing system

Seeking views and evidence to develop a modern, proportionate and enabling licensing system under the Licensing Act 2003.

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Save the Date! 🗓️ Alcohol-Free Childhood Campaign Webinar - 6 November Join our campaign partners for a webinar exploring the findings of Public Health Scotland’s recent evidence review on #AlcoholMarketing and advertising www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/alcohol-fr...

Alcohol-Free Childhood Campaign Webinar

Join us for a webinar exploring alcohol marketing in Scotland and its impact on children and young people!

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SHAAP Chair Dr @alastairmacg.bsky.social comments on @publichealthscot.bsky.social newly published review into the fall in referrals to specialist alcohol and drug treatment in Scotland. Read his full statement and see the review: www.shaap.org.uk/news/fall-in...

@alcoholfocus.bsky.social is an amazing organisation that focuses on reducing alcohol-related harm in Scotland, and looking for a new CEO! If you have the expertise, please consider applying: www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/about-vacanc...

www.adph.org.uk/2025/10/alco... Alcohol licensing reforms From a public health point of view, it's... well a little disappointing... Its almost as if there wasn't some concern about high and rising alcohol harm and it's impact on families, UKPLC and the NHS

@dundee.ac.uk Founders Project looks at early benefactors of UoD and the various institutions that have become part of it, uncovering connections to slavery and colonialism. On 7th Oct we present more findings in: Transatlantic Connections. Places still available: www.dundee.ac.uk/events/unive...

University of Dundee Founders Project – Transatlantic Connections | University of Dundee, UK

A talk on Dundee University’s past with connections to the Caribbean and the Americas

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‘This is strength’: stories of enslaved Africans in Grenada made into searchable archive

‘This is strength’: stories of enslaved Africans in Grenada made into searchable archive

Depths of Paradise project backed by British family and created by Stephen Lewis, a descendant of survivors

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So excited for @dundee.ac.uk #BlackHistoryMonth! Lots of events on for staff, students & the public. Please come along where you can and share with others! www.dundee.ac.uk/engage/event... @dundeeculture.bsky.social

Job alert! @alcoholfocus.bsky.social are looking for a Policy Manger (maternity cover). Interested in leading and developing initiatives to help reduce harm caused by alcohol across Scotland, and want to work with an amazing team, this is for you: www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/about-vacanc...

Association does not equal causation. #Fact

ICARA's AGM is 21st October. 2 fantastic speakers will focus on putting prevention regarding alcohol, tobacco and other substances back on the policy and practice agenda. Please share! @alcoholfocus.bsky.social @shaapalcohol.bsky.social @healthpromint.bsky.social

@icara-atod.bsky.social · last yr.

Invitation to join this engaging discussion on (re)prioritising prevention in policy and practice regarding substance use. Speakers: Dr. Maristela Monteiro, previous advisor to PAHO & WHO and Matej Kosir from @utrip.bsky.social. 21st October, 2-3pm UK. Register: www.icara.info/upcoming-ica...

And @gabrielcaluzzi.bsky.social discusses #HarmReduction as an addition to structural reforms (pricing, marketing...) and the Q&A highlights the community aspect they may bring into #PublicMentalHealth strategies. One example vancouver.ca/people-progr... #SARN #SubstanceUse #Scotland #Vancouver

Four Pillars drug strategy

Vancouver's Four Pillars Drug Strategy is a coordinated, comprehensive approach that balances public order and public health in order to create a safer, healthier community.

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John Dillon focuses on how to identify alcohol-related liver disease earlier (at the moment: 25% mortality at 60 days). He presents work on the #iLFT and asks what to do now pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31226388/ Research summary www.dundee.ac.uk/stories/inte... #SARN #SubstanceUse #Scotland #Diagnosis

Intelligent liver function testing (iLFT): A trial of automated diagnosis and staging of liver disease in primary care - PubMed

There is a growing epidemic of advanced liver disease, this could be offset by early detection and management. Checking liver blood tests (LFTs) should be an opportunity to diagnose liver problems, but abnormal results are often incompletely investigated. In this study we were able to substantially …

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Amy Malaguti presents on developing a screening pathway for early diagnosis of chronic liver disease. The ongoing project explores implementing Fibrosis-4 index & Fibroscan in a community detox setting and whether it is worth it. #SARN #SubstanceUse #Scotland #Dundee #DDARS #ImplementationScience

Next, Briege Nugent and Ryan Anderson present on #CoProduction with people who identify as having alcohol-related issues, aiming to understand trajectories and what works (e.g., #PeerSupport #Rehabilitation). Big problems: housing and access to services. #SARN #SubstanceUse #Scotland #Edinburgh

First up, @ptoner.bsky.social presents on developing screening & assessment instruments for young people. Currently available from this work #SysReview -s on www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... and work on #HRQoL assessment onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #SARN #SubstanceUse #Scotland

Alcohol screening and assessment measures for young people: A systematic review and meta-analysis of validation studies

There is a strong rationale for clinicians to identify risky drinking among young people given the harms caused by alcohol. This systematic review eva…

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Huge thanks to colleagues from @shaapalcohol.bsky.social for attending as well.

Dr. Andy Mohan@andymohan.bsky.social · last yr.

A pleasure hosting the @sarnalcohol.bsky.social mtg yesterday @dundee.ac.uk. Well-attended by researchers & practitioners from across Dundee & Scotland. Great presentations including from visitor @gabrielcaluzzi.bsky.social and our own @ptoner.bsky.social.