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Fall in alcohol-specific deaths a welcome improvement, say healthcare experts

Figures published today (23 September 2025) by National Records of Scotland have revealed the following: While the fall in deaths is encouraging, they are still...

SHAAP calls for action on alcohol duty, despite industry claims

Scottish Health Action on Alcohol problems (SHAAP) has today written to the new Secretary of State for Scotland, Douglas Alexander, calling for alcohol duty to...

Evidence review makes clear the need for restrictions on alcohol advertising

A review conducted by Public Health Scotland into the evidence about alcohol marketing and advertising has concluded that people are regularly exposed to alcohol marketing,...

SHAAP organises MUP workshop at KBS Annual Symposium in Glasgow

The 50th Annual Symposium of the Kettil Bruun Society (KBS) was a five-day event held in Glasgow from 9-13 June 2025, which allowed researchers from...

SHAAP calls for conversation about alcohol and the workplace

This year, Alcohol Awareness Week is 7-13 July and the theme is alcohol and work. As part of the week, Scottish Health Action on Alcohol...

SHAAP Chair comments on PHS’ updated briefing: Alcohol Consumption and Harms Dashboard

On 24th June, Public Health Scotland (PHS) published a briefing, which presents key trends in alcohol retail sales and wholly attributable alcohol in Scotland, using...

The right to know: the links between alcohol and cancer

Today, as part of Cancer Prevention Action Week, Scottish Health Action on Alcohol problems (SHAAP) has published a guide on alcohol and cancer risks for...

Revealed: UK alcohol industry documents show spread of misinformation throughout 2024

New analysis exposes pattern of misleading claims used to block health policy and protect profits A new report reveals that alcohol industry bodies in the...

SHAAP Chair writes to the Daily Record Editor about MUP correction

Following the publication of an article in the Daily Record on Thursday 01 May 2025, SHAAP Chair Dr Alastair MacGilchrist wrote to the Editor to...

SHAAP comments on the Programme for Government

Programme for Government a missed opportunity to tackle alcohol harm, say expert medics. The Scottish Government’s Programme for Government 2025-26 includes investment of a £2.5...

Time running out for Scottish Government to show leadership and tackle alcohol deaths

Near record alcohol deaths see experts from over 70 organisations demand the Scottish Government take urgent action. Ahead of the publication of the 2025 Programme...

SHAAP Chair writes to the Taoiseach about alcohol labelling

On 28 April 2025, SHAAP Chair Dr Alastair MacGilchrist wrote to Taoiseach Micheál Martin about Ireland’s alcohol labelling regulations. In his letter, he urges the head...