In our latest blog, Beth Meadows 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. LGBTQIA+ communities are more likely to experience alcohol related harm, such as alcohol dependency, and have poorer mental health, than cisgender, heterosexual populations. However, […]
Health Inequalities
FASD: Recognising the signs and the risks of pre-natal alcohol exposure
In our latest blog, new SHAAP Steering Group Member Dr Patricia D. Jackson highlights the risks of pre-natal alcohol exposure, describes some key signs of FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) in children and young adults and shares her hopes for more work to be done on this topic. Dr. Patricia D. Jackson OBE, FRCPCH, is […]
STIGMA SERIES: Intersecting Stigmas: Women, homelessness and problem substance use
In our latest blog, Chloe Farmer talks about her experience as a nurse working with vulnerable women, the importance of inclusion health services and how she hopes her PhD work will help reduce stigma. Stigma is one of many influences contributing to the marginalisation experienced by the individuals I support within my nursing role in […]
Reflections on the Scottish Alcohol Research Network (SARN) Early Career Researcher (ECR) Event: What it meant to me as an ECR
In this blog, Jess writes about her experience attending SARN events as an ECR, and shares a preview of the findings from her research on MAPs, which will feature in this year’s Alcohol Occasionals! Attending the Scottish Alcohol Research Network (SARN) Early Career Researcher (ERC) event was a valuable and energising experience – one that […]
Remote and Rural Healthcare briefing
Submitted on 09 December 2024 in response to the the Remote and Rural Healthcare Inquiry.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Scotland
In this blog, Prof. Plant discusses the various work surrounding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in Scotland, including support available, training provided and the importance of government funding. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum disorder (FASD) has been increasingly acknowledged in Scotland. Over the past few years, the Scottish Government is recognising this as a serious health issue […]
National Care Service Bill (Scotland) – Stage 2 consultation response
Submitted August 2024.
Draft Charter of Rights for People Affected by Substance Use
Consultation response. Submitted June 2024.
The Cost of Alcohol to Scottish Society
A briefing about the cost of alcohol to Scottish society ahead of the scheduled debate on Scottish Whisky Industry on 17th April 2024 in parliament.
A Human Rights Bill for Scotland: SHAAP consultation response
Consultation response. Submitted October 2023.
Alcohol deaths in Scotland continue to rise
Dr Alastair MacGilchrist, liver specialist and Chair of Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) considers the possible explanations for, and implications of the latest statistics on alcohol deaths in Scotland. On 29th August, the National Records for Scotland released figures for alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland for 20221. There were 1276 deaths, a rise of […]
A look inside the Managed Alcohol Programme (MAP) in Glasgow
In this blog, Managed Alcohol Programme Service Lead Peter Mclachlan from the Simon Community Scotland shares his experience of working at Scotland’s first MAP and how the staff and service users continue to inspire him. Simon Community Scotland introduced Scotland’s first Managed Alcohol Programme (MAP) in 2021. Our ten bedroom trauma- informed service’s aim and […]