Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanSHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 24/06/2026How 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... 132
Reposted by Dr. Andy Mohanicara-atod.bsky.social @icara-atod.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Join 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 011
Dr. Andy Mohan @andymohan.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Really exciting opportunities available when you become an ICARA board member. Please consider applying to join this great team. Please share @sarnalcohol.bsky.social 011
Dr. Andy Mohan @andymohan.bsky.social · 03/02/2026I'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. 021
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanAlcohol Review @alcoholreview.bsky.social · 03/02/2026Event 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/alcohol-review.comAR2026: Alcohol harm and artificial intelligence+ all the latest research, advocacy and innovation. Thursday, March 26th 2026, everywhere. Registrations open 011
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanInstitute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · 27/01/2026Alcohol 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.socialias.org.ukWhy we should have cancer warnings on alcohol - Institute of Alcohol StudiesWith 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... 01411
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanScottish Alcohol Research Network (SARN) @sarnalcohol.bsky.social · 19/01/2026⬇️ 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 043
Dr. Andy Mohan @andymohan.bsky.social · 27/01/2026@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! 👇🏽 011
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanAlcohol Review @alcoholreview.bsky.social · 07/11/2025A 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/alcohol-review.comAR2026: Alcohol harm and artificial intelligence+ all the latest research, advocacy and innovation. Thursday, March 26th 2026, everywhere. Registrations open 034
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanAlcohol Focus Scotland @alcoholfocus.bsky.social · 27/11/2025We'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... 032
Dr. Andy Mohan @andymohan.bsky.social · 12/11/2025How 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...news.stv.tvScots charity 'sickened' as Tesco pulls 'offensive' diabetes Christmas cardThe card sparked backlash on social media after appearing on Tesco's website. 030
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanAlcohol Focus Scotland @alcoholfocus.bsky.social · 11/11/2025Interesting 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...equi.org.uk 022
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanInstitute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · 05/11/2025Many 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/1131660477vimeo.comUnmasking Influence - Full Documentary FilmUnmasking 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… 134
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanGreg Fell @felly500.bsky.social · 29/10/2025Regulatory 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...gov.ukReforming the licensing systemSeeking views and evidence to develop a modern, proportionate and enabling licensing system under the Licensing Act 2003. 155
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanAlcohol Focus Scotland @alcoholfocus.bsky.social · 16/10/2025Save 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...eventbrite.co.ukAlcohol-Free Childhood Campaign WebinarJoin us for a webinar exploring alcohol marketing in Scotland and its impact on children and young people! 001
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanSHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 14/10/2025SHAAP 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... 032
Dr. Andy Mohan @andymohan.bsky.social · 14/10/2025@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...alcohol-focus-scotland.org.ukVacancies 040
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanGreg Fell @felly500.bsky.social · 09/10/2025www.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 NHSadph.org.ukAlcohol licensing reforms - ADPH 066
Dr. Andy Mohan @andymohan.bsky.social · 06/10/2025@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...dundee.ac.ukUniversity of Dundee Founders Project – Transatlantic Connections | University of Dundee, UKA talk on Dundee University’s past with connections to the Caribbean and the Americas 010
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 02/10/2025‘This is strength’: stories of enslaved Africans in Grenada made into searchable archivetheguardian.com‘This is strength’: stories of enslaved Africans in Grenada made into searchable archiveDepths of Paradise project backed by British family and created by Stephen Lewis, a descendant of survivors 213849
Dr. Andy Mohan @andymohan.bsky.social · 01/10/2025So 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 011
Dr. Andy Mohan @andymohan.bsky.social · 26/09/2025Job 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...alcohol-focus-scotland.org.ukVacancies 030
Dr. Andy Mohan @andymohan.bsky.social · 17/09/2025ICARA'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 001
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanJan R. Boehnke @jrboehnke.bsky.social · 02/09/2025And @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 #Vancouvervancouver.caFour Pillars drug strategyVancouver'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. 132
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanJan R. Boehnke @jrboehnke.bsky.social · 02/09/2025John 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 #Diagnosispubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.govIntelligent liver function testing (iLFT): A trial of automated diagnosis and staging of liver disease in primary care - PubMedThere 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 … 111
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanJan R. Boehnke @jrboehnke.bsky.social · 02/09/2025Amy 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 111
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanJan R. Boehnke @jrboehnke.bsky.social · 02/09/2025Next, 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 121
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanJan R. Boehnke @jrboehnke.bsky.social · 02/09/2025First 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 #Scotlandsciencedirect.comAlcohol screening and assessment measures for young people: A systematic review and meta-analysis of validation studiesThere is a strong rationale for clinicians to identify risky drinking among young people given the harms caused by alcohol. This systematic review eva… 121
Dr. Andy Mohan @andymohan.bsky.social · 03/09/2025Huge thanks to colleagues from @shaapalcohol.bsky.social for attending as well. 010
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanJan R. Boehnke @jrboehnke.bsky.social · 02/09/2025Very nice morning and big thanks to the organisers @andymohan.bsky.social (and many of them not being here)! If interested in the Scottish Alcohol Research Network #SARN, you find them here: www.sarnalcohol.org #AlcoholRelatedHarm #Scotlandsarnalcohol.orgSARN - The Scottish Alcohol Research NetworkSARN brings together those with the vision, passion, and commitment to drive forward alcohol research in Scotland. 021
Dr. Andy Mohan @andymohan.bsky.social · 03/09/2025A 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. 032
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanSHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 22/07/2025🧠Today is #WorldBrainDay2025 Dr David McCartney explores the science behind alcohol use disorder. He discusses the impact of trauma, genetics, and stress on compulsive drinking, and why treatment, mutual aid, and psychosocial support offer hope for recovery youtu.be/3s5WZ59u49syoutu.beAlcohol, the brain and associated behaviours by Dr David McCartneyYouTube video by SHAAP 0126
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanProf Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 16/07/2025Health literacy as a public health goal: 25 years on. Our latest Editorial in @healthpromint.bsky.social by Emeritus Professor Don Nutbeam academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...academic.oup.comHealth literacy as a public health goal: 25 years onTwenty-five years ago, Health Promotion International published a paper on Health literacy as a public health goal: a challenge for contemporary health edu 0125
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanJan R. Boehnke @jrboehnke.bsky.social · 16/07/2025The @britishacademy.bsky.social #ECR Network organises writing retreats to provide an environment where #ECRs can work on writing projects alongside peers. Scotland Writing Extravaganza at #DundeeUni 🔥14.08. Tickets here: www.tickettailor.com/events/early... #Scotland #Saidheans #AcademicWritingtickettailor.comBook Tickets – Scotland Writing Extravaganza, University of Dundee, 14 August, Scotland ECRs only – Tower River Room 2, Tower Building, University of DundeeThe British Academy Early Career Researcher Network brings together ECRs across the humanities and social sciences disciplines,... 012
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanAlcohol Review @alcoholreview.bsky.social · 06/07/2025"We’re seeing a flurry of think pieces positing that teetotallers are [freeloaders]..., and the rising abstinence trend poses a fiscal and existential threat. It’s a dangerous message that flies in the face of evidence." @DrNicoleLee womensagenda.com.au/latest/think...womensagenda.com.auThink teetotallers are killjoys dragging down the economy? The evidence suggests the oppositeMore young Aussies are choosing to drink less or not at all, leading to a healthier, safer, and more connected society. 122
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanJan R. Boehnke @jrboehnke.bsky.social · 01/07/2025Interesting presentation by Guntars Ermansons (KCL), Neil Carrier (Bristol), and Laura Roe ( #DundeeUni ) in our lunchtime webinar on the special section "Psychoactive Agents: Drugs, Morality, and Responsibility" from #MedicineAnthropologyTheory last year: www.medanthrotheory.org/mat/issue/vi... 021
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanNational Education Union @neunion.bsky.social · 22/06/2025Today is #WindrushDay & marks 77yrs since the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush to Britain from the Caribbean. It offers a chance to learn from the past, celebrate multi-cultural Britain & seek justice for the injustices faced by the Windrush generation & their families.youtube.comThe Windrush ScandalWatch this video on the contributions that the Windrush generation have made to Britain.All rights reserved © Matt O'Brien 2024. Do not alter, copy or edit i... 075
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanAssociation of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 17/06/2025The fact that so many of our children are eating a diet high in fat, salt and sugar is not down to individual choice. Instead, it is a result of clever marketing techniques being used by an industry that is seeking to make a profit from selling food that we know causes harm. 051
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanGreg Fell @felly500.bsky.social · 16/06/2025Dark PR @grantennis.bsky.social still out on tour open.spotify.com/episode/6fhI... Each time I listen or read I get a new thought This time: Aggregate action v collective action "You just need to lean in more" vs equal pay law. Girls should just concentrate harder and study harder at schoolopen.spotify.comGrant Ennis on Dark PR and Corporate DisinformationHunter's War · Episode 072
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanMark Petticrew @markpetticrew.bsky.social · 13/06/2025BMJ: "Will banning disposable vapes result in 200 000 more smokers?" (Spoiler: no. Conflicted unreliable data: "The report was commissioned by the global consumer healthcare company Kenvue, which owns the nicotine replacement brand Nicorette." See: www.bmj.com/content/389/...bmj.comWill banning disposable vapes result in 200 000 more smokers?On 1 June it became illegal in the UK to sell or supply single use vapes. The ban was marked by press reports warning that denying people access to disposable vapes would lead to 200 000 taking up smo... 012
Dr. Andy Mohan @andymohan.bsky.social · 12/06/2025It was an honour to deliver our @icara-atod.bsky.social workshop @kettilbruunsociety.bsky.social conference today. We've been planning it for a while & it was great to have folks chatting about potential ideas for interdisciplinary, collaborative research. Stay tuned to our socials for more news! 070
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanNason Maani @spidermaani.bsky.social · 10/06/2025New episode of Money Power Health is now out! Thanks so much to @vickycann.bsky.social from @corporateeurope.bsky.social who joined me to discuss lobbying by forever chemicals or PFAS manufacturers at the EU level: t.co/DjCGXKyO7A @eupha.bsky.social @lhgp.bsky.social @uoe-sps.bsky.social CDoHt.cohttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5R4v5zBIBaEBsboFyWfa40?si=U8rIt4vsT6yLe9fKzwlYsQ 11315
Dr. Andy Mohan @andymohan.bsky.social · 10/06/2025Double duty today @kettilbruunsociety.bsky.social conference. Chaired my 1st ever plenary session with 4 fantastic presentations on industry framing & power, followed by delivering my presentation on ABIs in dental practice settings #KBS2025 080
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanSARG - SCHARR @sarg-scharr.bsky.social · 09/06/2025Three SARG colleagues will be speaking about alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks this afternoon at #KBS2025 - @jholmessheff.bsky.social @zoelclarke.bsky.social and Oscar Rousham. You can find out more about our research into no/lo drinks on our website 👇sarg-sheffield.ac.ukNo/Lo Project - Sheffield Addictions Research GroupThe No/Lo Project investigates whether non-alcoholic or low-alcohol drinks can improve people’s health. These drinks are beers, ciders, wines, spirits that are alcohol-free or contain a little alcohol... 183
Dr. Andy Mohan @andymohan.bsky.social · 09/06/2025Looking forward to learning about all the incredible research being done to advance our understanding of preventing and reducing alcohol-related harms this week @kettilbruunsociety.bsky.social conference #KBS2025 181
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanAlcohol Review @alcoholreview.bsky.social · 02/06/2025"Ministers must ensure that accurate information about risks is out there... and that government decisions are guided by health, not lobbying," says the Guardian editorial board of next month's ten-year health plan. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comThe Guardian view on alcohol and public health: the drinks industry must not control the narrative | EditorialEditorial: Politicians who are serious about public health can’t ignore the rising toll of illness and death linked to drinking 022
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanInstitute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · 03/06/2025In our latest blog, Barney Dowling unpacks a new @smfthinktank.bsky.social report on how to stop retailers pocketing windfall profits if MUP is introduced in England - by making sure the extra money goes to the state, not those fuelling the harm. 👉 www.ias.org.uk/2025/06/03/w...ias.org.ukWe know MUP works – but we can make it even better - Institute of Alcohol StudiesIn a recent report, the Social Market Foundation recommended introducing a Minimum Unit Tax (MUT) if Minimum Unit Pricing is introduced in England. Barney Dowling, a report author, explains the findin... 033
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanNicola Low @nicolamlow.bsky.social · 01/06/2025More shameless paid lobbying by Philipp Morris Int. „…repeating the tobacco industry’s playbook by suggesting that heated tobacco should be compared with cigarettes “rather than with the more appropriate comparator of not smoking.““ says @martinmckee.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/business/202...theguardian.comTory peer proposed delay on heated tobacco ban after Philip Morris visitIndustry giant paid for Lord Vaizey’s trip to Switzerland before he tabled amendment to tobacco and vapes bill 1132
Reposted by Dr. Andy MohanGreg Fell @felly500.bsky.social · 26/05/2025www.desmog.com/2025/05/20/r... Fossil Fuel Industry Uses Cultural Sponsorships to Block Climate Action BP, Chevron, Shell, and other oil majors back arts and community groups to protect their business models, subpoenaed documents showdesmog.comREVEALED: Now There’s Proof That the Fossil Fuel Industry Uses Cultural Sponsorships to Block Climate ActionBP, Chevron, Shell, and other oil majors back arts and community groups to protect their business models, subpoenaed documents show. 0105