In our latest blog, Dr Catherine White explains the importance of alcohol health risk labelling and the consumers’ right to know about the links between alcohol and cancer. When you buy breakfast cereal, you will find detailed nutritional information and ingredient lists. But when you pick up a bottle of wine or beer, you are […]
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Spin the bottle: How the UK alcohol industry twists the facts on harm and responsibility.
The report – Spin the bottle: How the UK alcohol industry twists the facts on harm and responsibility – analysed over 140 public communications from six leading alcohol companies and industry-funded groups. It uncovers a coordinated strategy of cherry-picking evidence, exaggerating economic importance, and promoting voluntary measures while lobbying against effective regulation.
Are you being served? PhD research project exploring alcohol-free nightlife spaces for LGBTQIA+ communities
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, […]
No- and low-alcohol drinks: Potential and pitfalls for public health
As this is ongoing academic work, the recording and/ or event report of this seminar is not publicly available. If you would like to enquire about accessing these materials, please contact us at SHAAP@rcpe.ac.uk. No- and low-alcohol (no/lo) drinks have become increasingly popular with consumers in recent years and the UK Government is committed to […]
A Match Made in Scotland – The Relationship between Football and Alcohol
Read the event report for Dr Richard Purves’ webinar: A match made in Scotland – The relationship between football and alcohol. The focus of the webinar was for Richard and colleagues to explain the research findings on why and how people drink alcohol whilst watching football, the extent of harm caused and how it compares […]
“Outta sight, outta mind?”. What do the public and professional stakeholders think about alcohol policy?
Dr Elena D. Dimova from the Substance Use Research Group at Glasgow Caledonian University writes about her latest research exploring public and professional stakeholders’ opinions on several policy suggestions to reduce alcohol use and harms. Alcohol policies are important for reducing the negative effects of alcohol. The World Health Organisation recommends that countries take steps to […]
Briefing for Budget
Submitted 22 November 2024
WHO Alcohol Industry Playbook: Understanding the industry’s shameful tactics
SHAAP Policy and Public Affairs Officer, Helen McCabe reflects on her first month in the new role, the importance of evidence-based policy over industry lobbying and how the new WHO report uncovers industry tactics. I joined SHAAP as Policy and Public Affairs Officer in October and since then I’ve learned a lot about the influence […]
Response to the EU’s consultation on the Swedish alcohol monopoly
Briefing for Ministerial statement on drugs and alcohol
Submitted on 12 September 2024.
Alcohol sponsorship – is it worth it???
In this blog, Alan Russell, the Chief Executive of Supporters Direct Scotland (SDS), reflects on the findings of SHAAP and SDS’ recent focus group, the need for democratic decision making in Scottish football, and his experience of the Euros 2024. SDS & SHAAP – AN ONGOING PARTNERSHIP We were delighted to continue our work alongside […]
Alcohol marketing regulations in Norway
Nils Garnes, the Head of policy and communications at IOGT Norway, writes about the success of alcohol marketing regulations in Norway and how these differ from those currently in place in the U.K. Comparing Norway and the United Kingdom on alcohol marketing regulations Alcohol is strictly regulated in Norway, and exposure to alcohol brands and […]