Reposted by James MorrisJames Morris @jamesmorris24.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Keen to hear any thoughts on this: 001
James Morris @jamesmorris24.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Attention alcohol researchers, policy makers, practitioners etc.. In October in the beautiful Stirling, Scotland, a subsidised 2 day alcohol conference is taking place! Hope to see you there! shop.stir.ac.uk/conferences-... 011
Reposted by James MorrisMelissa Oldham @melissaoldham.bsky.social · 08/01/2026New paper led by @jamesmorris24.bsky.social focused on othering in relation to alcohol consumption. This meta-synthesis seeks to characterise the ‘problematic other’ people use to justify, normalize or protect their own ‘non-problematic’ drinking identity. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....tandfonline.com 032
James Morris @jamesmorris24.bsky.social · 08/01/2026“Not me, I’m in control!” a systematic meta-synthesis of othering amongst heavier drinkers www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....tandfonline.com 100
Reposted by James MorrisDrinking Studies Network (DSN) @drinkingstudies.bsky.social · 10/12/2025'Clinical alcohol guidelines are welcome—but upstream action is paramount' | @jamesmorris24.bsky.social et al @addictionjournal.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...onlinelibrary.wiley.comClinical alcohol guidelines are welcome—but upstream action is paramountClick on the article title to read more. 021
Reposted by James MorrisAddiction research and practice specialist interest group @mhiaddictionsig.bsky.social · 03/12/2025Addictions research and practice specialist interest group meeting three! ❓ When? 9th December @ 1600 📅 ❓ Who? @jamesmorris24.bsky.social ❓ What? "(Mis) understanding alcohol problems? Language, labelling and stigma" ❓ How do I join? email mhincubator.addictionsig@gmail.com ❕ Please share 💚 011
James Morris @jamesmorris24.bsky.social · 01/12/2025New clinical guidelines for alcohol treatment have now been released. A great resource I'm proud to have been involved with. That said, we published a letter in Addiction highlighting the importance of a broader 'upstream' public health-led approach, as well good quality treatment systems. 120
Reposted by James MorrisAlcohol Review @alcoholreview.bsky.social · 27/11/2025A recent study warned against assuming the public health benefits of "no safe level" of alcohol messages. Among risky and hamful drinkers they may reduce problem recognition and instil more fear and resistance than promoting cutting down. @jamesmorris24.bsky.social sciety.org/articles/act...sciety.orgEffects of ‘No Safe Level’ and ‘Cutting Down’ Alcohol Messages on Problem Recognition, Defensive Processing, and Self-Efficacy in Heavy Drinkers: A Randomized Experimental StudyBackground: Public health groups have increasingly been adopting a no safe level of alcohol consumption message. We aimed to test how this message affects psychological outcomes relevant for alcohol u... 121
Reposted by James MorrisKatie Witkiewitz @katiew.bsky.social · 07/11/2025Research Assistant Professor position at @unm.edu - join a dynamic team working with @cassie-boness.bsky.social. This position is to work on an NIH grant evaluating personalized medicine approaches for the treatment of alcohol use disorder. Submit via UNMJobs by Nov 26: unm.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...unm.csod.comResearch Assistant Professor in Personalized Medicine for the Treatment of Alcohol Use DisorderSeeking applicants for a Research Assistant Professor faculty position at the University of New Mexico on an NIH funded grant evaluating personalized ... 02629
James Morris @jamesmorris24.bsky.social · 06/11/2025'What counts as drinking' in pregnancy varies - eg 'wine doesn't count' is often heard, but so much stigma around alcohol use in pregnancy. Interesting parallel with othering/problem recognition challenges @melissaoldham.bsky.social in other session #SSA2025 030
James Morris @jamesmorris24.bsky.social · 06/11/2025@leonxiao.com presents gambling data on social media ads and low compliance. Highlights #Brexit means disclosure of such data is now voluntary for UK context #SSA2025 121
Reposted by James MorrisAlcohol Focus Scotland @alcoholfocus.bsky.social · 20/10/2025We're recruiting for a new CEO! You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond. Find out more and apply ⬇️ twp.ai/9PXLlh 043
James Morris @jamesmorris24.bsky.social · 02/10/2025The ACTUAL truth about moderation substack.com/@jamesmorris... 112
Reposted by James MorrisDrinking Studies Network (DSN) @drinkingstudies.bsky.social · 17/09/2025'The stigma of alcohol dependence with Prof. Georg Schomerus' | Alcohol Problem Podcast @jamesmorris24.bsky.social www.buzzsprout.com/1275176/epis...buzzsprout.comThe stigma of alcohol dependence with Prof. Georg Schomerus - The Alcohol 'Problem' PodcastIn this episode I talk to Prof. Georg Schomerus, Professor and Chair at the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Leipzig. Prof Schomerus is a leading academic in the field of stig... 021
James Morris @jamesmorris24.bsky.social · 15/09/2025New podcast episode: The stigma of alcohol dependence with Prof @geschom.bsky.social Please share/rate 🙏 www.buzzsprout.com/1275176/epis...buzzsprout.comThe stigma of alcohol dependence with Prof. Georg Schomerus - The Alcohol 'Problem' PodcastIn this episode I talk to Prof. Georg Schomerus, Professor and Chair at the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Leipzig. Prof Schomerus is a leading academic in the field of stig... 041
Reposted by James MorrisCarolin Kilian @carolinkilian.bsky.social · 28/08/2025More than three years of research have now been published: doi.org/10.1016/S246... 🥳 @thelancetph.bsky.social #openaccess #publichealth Can #alcohol pricing be used to lower consumption particularly in populations experiencing the most harm? Our US modelling study suggests: YES.sciencedirect.comTargeting alcohol use in high-risk population groups: a US microsimulation study of beverage-specific pricing policiesRaising retail prices on alcoholic beverages preferred by high-risk groups (males, those of low socioeconomic status, and those with heavy alcohol use… 101
James Morris @jamesmorris24.bsky.social · 21/08/2025Another study indicating the uniquely high stigma of alcohol problems vs other mental health issues. Interestingly, the alcohol condition was associated with higher likelihood of seeking help, although there is a mixed literature on alcohol stigma and help-seeking. www.nature.com/articles/s41...nature.comAn online vignette experiment on stigma and help-seeking attitudes towards five mental health problems in adolescents and emerging adults - Scientific ReportsScientific Reports - An online vignette experiment on stigma and help-seeking attitudes towards five mental health problems in adolescents and emerging adults 040
James Morris @jamesmorris24.bsky.social · 16/08/2025Excellent debunking of the master narrative of addiction as a permanent severe condition always requiring abstinence. Bravo @maiasz.bsky.social. 072
James Morris @jamesmorris24.bsky.social · 25/07/2025More evidence on how 'othering' is a barrier to problem recognition amongst at-risk/heavy drinking groups. Great novel study led by the excellent @melissaoldham.bsky.social and colleagues.. Open access 👇 042
Reposted by James MorrisMelissa Oldham @melissaoldham.bsky.social · 24/07/2025When asked to reflect on harmful drinking contexts, risky drinkers in England described a broad spectrum of harms which were differentially applicable to different drinking contexts. Participants most frequently highlighted drinking alone at home, or big days or nights out as more harmful contexts. 101
James Morris @jamesmorris24.bsky.social · 23/07/2025Excellent talk by @adamjkucharski.bsky.social at last week's @pubsci.bsky.social event on the science of certainty- including a great graph on a *correlation* between college alcohol spend and 1st class degree awards! 031
Reposted by James MorrisRebecca Foster @drrebeccafoster.bsky.social · 23/07/2025A thoughtful piece from James for anyone interested in how problem drinking is conceptualised. The essay explores the label of 'the alcoholic', discusses issues of stigma and self-stigma, and encourages us to consider how alcohol problems exist beyond the 'alcoholism' paradigm. 133
Reposted by James MorrisSociety for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 22/07/2025In a new essay for the SSA, Dr James Morris explores the role of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in modern-day society, including AA’s influence over the collective understanding of drinking problems. Read the full essay here: tinyurl.com/35krp5z5 #AlcoholicsAnonymous 144
James Morris @jamesmorris24.bsky.social · 22/07/2025I've written a piece for @addiction-ssa.org on Alcoholics Anonymous, exploring it's current role - and tensions - within the current recovery landscape 90 years after its first meetings were held. Please share 🙏 www.addiction-ssa.org/features/ess... #alcoholicsanonymous #recovery #addiction 11210
James Morris @jamesmorris24.bsky.social · 13/07/2025Prejudice (as the underlying attitude) does come before racism/stigma etc (as enacted prejudice), and yes the attitude-behaviour order is very often the other way round. However acceptability is just one component of change- there are other important drivers of prejudice and discrimination. 000
James Morris @jamesmorris24.bsky.social · 04/07/2025Important study on the mental health and alcohol relationship in general population - good mental health was protective against future heavy drinking, but no other directional effects found. doi.org/10.1016/j.ja... 100
James Morris @jamesmorris24.bsky.social · 03/07/2025Painful #newsnight viewing on 10 year NHS plan as anchor asks why can't we blame 'bad patients' for being unhealthy.. no one makes the point these are population issues framed as individual ones, and how badly the plan has failed on this front 030
James Morris @jamesmorris24.bsky.social · 03/07/2025Despite the public health community emphasising the need for unused policy levers for prevention of alcohol harm for decades (our recent call in @addictionjournal.bsky.social below), the labour government have ignored this in their 10 year plan. Sigh onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...onlinelibrary.wiley.comClinical alcohol guidelines are welcome—but upstream action is paramountClick on the article title to read more. 041
Reposted by James MorrisInstitute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · 03/07/2025...and low alcohol sector. Jem Roberts of IAS responded that: “It’s frankly embarrassing to launch a ‘prevention’ plan that ignores the most effective ways to prevent alcohol harm." 025
Reposted by James MorrisAlcohol Health Alliance UK @aha-uk.bsky.social · 03/07/2025In response to the NHS 10-year plan, Prof Sir Ian Gilmore, AHA Chair, welcomes improved labelling but says it is "staggering" that the most evidence-based policies to reduce alcohol harm did not make it into the final plan. Our full statement: ahauk.org/news/nhs-plan/ 078
Reposted by James MorrisAlcohol Focus Scotland @alcoholfocus.bsky.social · 03/07/2025The new 10 Year #HealthPlan for England was published today. A grave disappointment when it comes to tackling alcohol harm - with the most cost effective and evidence based prevention measures completely omitted Read our response 🔽 www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/news/news/af... 162
James Morris @jamesmorris24.bsky.social · 03/07/2025Agency Revisited: Addiction Services’ Clients’ Recovery in the Light of the Brain Disease Model of Addiction (BDMA) doi.org/10.1177/0091... 000
James Morris @jamesmorris24.bsky.social · 01/07/2025"Addiction does not result from a lack of disapproval or judgment from society. It is a complex problem for which society places too much emphasis on individuals as making a ‘choice’, rather than recognising the complexity of the issue." www.antistigmanetwork.org.uk/blog/is-ther... 010
Reposted by James MorrisDrinking Studies Network (DSN) @drinkingstudies.bsky.social · 27/06/2025'The language of alcohol: Similarities and differences in how drinkers and policymakers frame alcohol consumption' | @dremmadavies.bsky.social @jamesmorris24.bsky.social et al for Drug & Alcohol Review onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...onlinelibrary.wiley.comThe language of alcohol: Similarities and differences in how drinkers and policymakers frame alcohol consumptionIntroduction The primary objective of the paper was to compare semantic domains reported by drinkers and policymakers in their alcohol consumption narratives. The research question was ‘How do drink... 043
Reposted by James MorrisLisa Etherson @lisaetherson.bsky.social · 24/06/2025Can anyone help? I'm looking for anyone who has done deductive, qualitiative research, ideally using free association narrative interviewing to research unconscious processes, who can give me 30mins of their time (paid for, of course). I need help with how to navigate my results chapter for my PhD. 001
Reposted by James MorrisMarita Hennessy @maritahennessy.bsky.social · 21/06/2025Medicalisation of public health: a narrative review Ana Raquel Nunes www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...sciencedirect.comMedicalisation of public health: a narrative reviewTo critically examine the medicalisation of public health and its implications for addressing upstream social, environmental, and structural determina… 2175
Reposted by James MorrisSHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 20/06/2025📢 New report: UK alcohol industry groups spent 2024 misleading the public on harm, the economy, environment & policy We analysed 140+ industry documents & found a strategy of cherry-picking evidence, overstating economic value & downplaying health harms www.shaap.org.uk/publication/... 034
Reposted by James MorrisInstitute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · 18/06/2025“It’s not like I’m a bad drinker.” A new study reveals how the stigma of being seen as an “alcoholic” deters people with liver cirrhosis from accepting life-saving support. Read our blog by Dr Christopher Oldroyd to find out more. www.ias.org.uk/2025/06/18/d...ias.org.ukDouble-Edged Swords: Motivation and “alcoholic” identity in alcohol-related cirrhosis - Institute of Alcohol StudiesMany patients with alcohol-related cirrhosis are highly motivated to stay abstinent - but reject support, believing willpower alone will be enough. This new study explores how stigma, identity, and mi... 075
James Morris @jamesmorris24.bsky.social · 17/06/2025"We all have identities that will influence our interpretation of data: psychiatrist, psychotherapist, psychopharmacologist, patient, carer. It is the best we can do to wear these identities as lightly as we can." 010
Reposted by James MorrisSimon Fisher @profsimonfisher.bsky.social · 14/06/2025Why is this important? The reach of genetics is increasing, with relevance to disease, health, society, & education, & misunderstandings of the science are exploited towards nefarious purposes by bad actors. We must communicate its concepts in an accessible way while avoiding broken metaphors.🧬🧪10/n 1264
James Morris @jamesmorris24.bsky.social · 13/06/2025New podcast episode 🎙️ The psychology of #alcohol use & #addiction with Prof Roy Baumeister www.buzzsprout.com/1275176/epis... Please rate & share 🙏buzzsprout.comThe psychology of alcohol use and addiction with Prof. Roy Baumeister - The Alcohol 'Problem' PodcastIn this episode, we talk to Prof. Roy Baumeister about the psychology of alcohol use and addiction. We cover topics such as why people drink, the effects of alcohol, the role of emotions such as guilt... 011
Reposted by James MorrisJames Morris @jamesmorris24.bsky.social · 25/04/2025ICYMI This paper includes tables defining a range of alcohol-related terms and concepts that might be of use to students, journalists, policy makers or other stakeholders (and is open access) - feel free to share! 044
Reposted by James MorrisOmid V. Ebrahimi @omidvebrahimi.bsky.social · 12/06/2025How does where we live – urban, rural, or in-between – relate to our mental health? 🌆🏞️ In this cross-national study, we investigate the links between urbanicity, anxiety and depressive disorders in 500,000 adults across the UK, Norway, and New Zealand 🧵 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... 27616
James Morris @jamesmorris24.bsky.social · 12/06/2025"[Requiem for a dream explores] the free will of the addict, the line between compassionate observation and exploitative voyeurism, and the toxic siren call of the American Dream itself. Twenty-five years later, these debates are still smouldering." www.bbc.com/culture/arti...bbc.com'Slumming in a vision of hell': Why Requiem for a Dream is still so divisive, 25 years after its releaseDarren Aronofsky's radical drug-addiction drama was highly acclaimed and angrily slated when it came out in 2000. Today, this Hubert Selby Jr adaptation is no less contentious. 100
Reposted by James MorrisSHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 09/06/2025Don't miss our next SHAAP/ @sarnalcohol.bsky.social Occasional! 🗓️Mon, 23 Jun 2025 ⏱️12:45 - 14:00 BST 🗣️Relapse prevention and alcohol related cirrhosis by Dr @CKOWork www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/alcohol-oc...eventbrite.co.ukAlcohol Occasional 2: Relapse prevention and alcohol related cirrhosisJoin us online for the second seminar of the 2025 series, delivered by Dr Christopher Oldroyd 023
Reposted by James MorrisAmerican Association of Wine Economists AAWE @wineecon.bsky.social · 09/06/2025Global Per Capita Wine, Beer and Spirits Consumption, 1961-2022 154