‘Alcohol, the brain and associated behaviours’ by Dr David McCartney
Explore the science behind alcohol use disorder in this engaging presentation by Dr. David McCartney, expert addiction doctor. Learn how alcohol affects the brain, alters dopamine reward pathways, and drives dependence, withdrawal, and relapse. Discover the impact of trauma, genetics, and stress on compulsive drinking, and why treatment, mutual aid (including AA), and psychosocial support offer hope for recovery.
Being Sober by Ryan Anderson
Ellipsis – Edinburgh’s relationship with alcohol
Ellipsis is a creative participatory research project using peer research and documentary filmmaking to explore people’s relationship with alcohol in Edinburgh and to create a series of recommendations for better service provision and support for people. Learn more: Ellipsis — Media Education
*Shared with permission from Ellipsis
This Pursuit of Happiness
Ellipsis – Edinburgh’s relationship with alcohol
Ellipsis is a creative participatory research project using peer research and documentary filmmaking to explore people’s relationship with alcohol in Edinburgh and to create a series of recommendations for better service provision and support for people. Learn more: Ellipsis — Media Education
*Shared with permission from Ellipsis
Freedom by Paddy
Ellipsis – Edinburgh’s relationship with alcohol
Ellipsis is a creative participatory research project using peer research and documentary filmmaking to explore people’s relationship with alcohol in Edinburgh and to create a series of recommendations for better service provision and support for people. Learn more: Ellipsis — Media Education
*Shared with permission from Ellipsis
‘Health Benefits of Drinking Moderately: Too Good to be True?’ Lecture by Professor Tim Stockwell.
Public Lecture delivered by Professor Tim Stockwell at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE) on 17th April 2024.
Professor Tim Stockwell discussed evidence on the belief that drinking small amounts of alcohol can be good for you in the public lecture co-organised by SHAAP and the Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS), in collaboration with the RCPE.
Stigma in the Media – Dr Alastair MacGilchrist
Interview of SHAAP Chair and Hepatologist Dr Alastair MacGilchrist by Health Journalist Jennifer Trueland addressing the reality of alcohol use disorder from a medical perspective and explores the importance of the role of journalists in breaking down stigma and stereotypes. This video is part of the “Reporting of Substance Media Toolkit“, a resource for journalists and editors looking to report on alcohol and drugs with dignity and respect, by Scottish Families affected by Alcohol and Drugs. Recorded on 9 June 2022. With thanks to Lon Wright for the video.
SHAAP Managed Alcohol Programme (MAP) Knowledge Exchange Webinar | February 2022
MAPs originate in Canada and are designed for people who are homeless and have an Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). They focus on harm prevention by providing measured, regular doses of alcohol and people in MAPs are often provided with mental and physical healthcare and access to other services. The Simon Community is introducing Scotland’s first formal MAP, in Glasgow. This webinar aimed to exchange knowledge and allow discussion to equip people and organisations who work with homeless people and/or people with AUDs with knowledge on MAPs, how they work, what makes them work, what should be taken into account, and lessons that have been learned in Canada, London and in the early stages of development of the MAP in Glasgow.
Alcohol: The Ancient Psychoactive Substance. Looking for logic in the policy response
Dr Peter Rice, SHAAP’s previous Chair, delivered the Max Glatt Memorial Lecture at the Medical Council on Alcohol (MCA) Symposium on 17 November 2021. Dr Rice discusses Scottish alcohol policy and SHAAP’s role in this. With thanks to the MCA for the permission to share.
Celebration Seminar for Dr Eric Carlin, November 2021
Celebration Seminar for Dr Eric Carlin – Watch the video of the special Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) and Scottish Alcohol Research Network (SARN) seminar to recognise Dr Eric Carlin’s many contributions as SHAAP Director. Held over Zoom on 15 November 2021.
ICARA/SHAAP/SARN Webinar: Alcohol consumption & harms during COVID-19 in four continents, August 2021
Myths, Lockdowns, Curfews & Bans: Alcohol consumption & harms during COVID-19 in four continents – Watch the video of the ICARA-led webinar chaired by Claire Wilkinson, with presentations on South Africa (Charles Parry), India (Abhijit Nadkarni), Australia (Sarah Callinan) and England & Scotland (Niamh Fitzgerald), and a related discussion. Andrea Mohan (ICARA Secretary) introduces ICARA at the start, and Claire Wilkinson gives opening remarks as Chair. Held over Zoom on 17 August 2021.
ICARA/SHAAP/SARN Webinar: Alcohol consumption in Latin America during the COVID-19 pandemic, July 2021
Alcohol consumption in Latin America during the COVID-19 pandemic – Watch the video of the ICARA-led webinar chaired by Andrea Mohan (ICARA Secretary), with presentations from Chile (Paula Margozzini Maira), Argentina (Karina Conde), and Brazil (Zila van der Meer Sanchez), and a related discussion. Niamh Fitzgerald (ICARA President) introduces ICARA at the start. Held over Zoom on 30 July 2021.
“Tackling Scotland’s alcohol problem – doing what works”
Dr Alastair MacGilchrist, SHAAP Steering Group member, delivered the Anne Ferguson Lecture at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh’s ‘Gastroenterology 2020 and beyond’ Symposium on 18 November 2020.
SHAAP’s partnership with Scottish Women’s Football
Eric Carlin and young women footballers celebrate the partnership between SHAAP (Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems) and Scottish Women’s Football to sponsor the SHAAP National Performance League Under 19s and Under 15s.
Joe FitzPatrick MSP, Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing, speaks at the 8EAPC
Watch Joe FitzPatrick MSP’s opening speech at the 8th European Alcohol Policy Conference (8EAPC). The 8EAPC took place on 20 and 21 November 2018 at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, and was organised by SHAAP (Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems) and Eurocare (The European Alcohol Policy Alliance).
‘Scotland the Brave!’
This ‘Scotland the Brave!’ event, campaigning for minimum unit pricing in Europe, was held in Brussels in September 2014, ahead of the European Court of Justice (ECJ)’s ruling on the legality of MUP.
