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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

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Our first Alcohol Occasional of 2026 featured Dr @richardpurves.bsky.social from University of Stirling Institute for Social Marketing and Health on "Branding the Game" - alcohol sports sponsorship and young people. Here's some of the key insights from his presentation ... 🧵

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Alcohol Focus Scotland @alcoholfocus.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

An incredibly timely webinar given the ongoing push to further expand the availability of alcohol in sport, particularly in football - and ongoing industry efforts to weld their products in our collective consciousness to sport - notably increasing around the #WorldCup

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

💡1 week to go until our first Alcohol Occasional of 2026💡 With alcohol sponsorship in sport making headlines, this one couldn't be more relevant. @richardpurves.bsky.social unpacks the tactics and what they mean for young people Mon 18 May, 12:45, free & online Don't miss it!

Branding the Game: Alcohol Sponsorship, Sport, and Young People

Dr Richard Purves will deliver the first Alcohol Occasional seminar of 2026, focusing on sport, alcohol sponsorship, and youth drinking.

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Scottish Alcohol Research Network (SARN) @sarnalcohol.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

📣Just one week to go until our first seminar of the 2026 Alcohol Occasionals. Register (for free) below!

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

The alcohol industry knows exactly how to target women. But do our policies account for gender? A new blog from Prof Carol Emslie, Co-Chair at @sarnalcohol.bsky.social reveals how little we know - and why that needs to change. The first in our Women & Alcohol series at SHAAP 👇

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The alcohol industry targets women – but alcohol policies are largely gender-blind - Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems

By Professor Carol Emslie, Scottish Alcohol Research Network Co-Chair, Glasgow Caledonian University This blog post by Prof Carol Emslie reveals how little we know about how policies to reduce…

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Drinking Studies Network (DSN) @drinkingstudies.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

'What journalists look for in research stories' | Society for the Study of Addiction www.addiction-ssa.org/career-resou...

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What journalists look for in research stories

Fiona Hughes attended a Stempra training day for science communicators [...]

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Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · 28/04/2026

In our latest blog, Dr Damon Morris shows why not all alcohol spending is equal. ➡️ Cut off-trade alcohol → £2.5bn added to GVA ➡️ Improve public health Time to rethink the “economy vs health” narrative. @sarg-scharr.bsky.social @damonm1989.bsky.social www.ias.org.uk/2026/04/28/t...

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The alcohol paradox: why cutting supermarket sales would grow the economy - Institute of Alcohol Studies

Cutting alcohol consumption isn’t bad for the economy - especially when it comes to supermarket sales. New research shows shifting spending away from off-trade alcohol could boost growth, jobs, and pu...

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

What happens when pubs stay open later? Aberdeen found out. New research published in BMJ: 11.4% rise in alcohol-related ambulance call-outs, 8.5% increase in reported crimes. Young men most affected... buff.ly/1W8OW3S

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Longer pub hours bring 'more crime and ambulance call-outs'

Researchers say there was a rise in alcohol-related ambulance calls when Aberdeen's pubs opened to 03:00.

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

"Sport, at its best, is a feast of health and fitness. And yet, sport's greatest spectacles are used systematically to encourage us to consume everything which is bad for our health." @robinireland.bsky.social on Glasgow 2026's alcohol and soft drink sponsors.

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Why watching the Commonwealth Games could be bad for your health

Fizzy drinks and alcohol are big sponsors of major sporting events despite the health problems they can cause

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

With alcohol sponsorship in sport very much in the news, our first Alcohol Occasional of 2026 couldn't be more relevant. Dr Richard Purves explores how brands embed themselves in sport to reach young audiences. Not to be missed! 📅 Mon 18 May, 12:45, free & online 👇Sign up below

Branding the Game: Alcohol Sponsorship, Sport, and Young People

Dr Richard Purves will deliver the first Alcohol Occasional seminar of 2026, focusing on sport, alcohol sponsorship, and youth drinking.

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Alcohol Focus Scotland @alcoholfocus.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Work in a non-NHS alcohol treatment/recovery service? This study aims to understand what advice #alcohol treatment/recovery service providers in the UK give to their service users on their use of alcohol-free drinks Find out more and take part 🔽 shef.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Service Providers Survey

The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

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Scottish Alcohol Research Network (SARN) @sarnalcohol.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

See below for the wonderful agenda for our Early and Mid-Career Alcohol Researcher Event. 📅 10:30 - 14:30, Wednesday 6th May 📍 Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh There are still a few places left! To register/ view further details see below ⬇️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1980473934...

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Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · 20/04/2026

Our Small Grants Scheme is now open for applications! 💷 We particularly seek proposals from early career researchers, and priority will be given to proposals that align with our long-term vision. See more details and how to apply here: www.ias.org.uk/small-grants...

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

How do alcohol brands use sport to reach young people? @richardpurves.bsky.social explores sponsorship, alibi branding and No/Lo products in "Branding the Game" - our first Alcohol Occasional of 2026 @sarnalcohol.bsky.social Mon 18 May, 12:45 -14:00, online. Free to attend 👇

Branding the Game: Alcohol Sponsorship, Sport, and Young People

Dr Richard Purves will deliver the first Alcohol Occasional seminar of 2026, focusing on sport, alcohol sponsorship, and youth drinking.

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

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From sports sponsorship to late night trading hours - our 2026 Alcohol Occasionals series with @sarnalcohol.bsky.social covers some of the biggest questions in alcohol research and policy. Free online seminars, open to all. Full programme and registration now live on eventbrite!

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Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) is a partnership of the Medical Royal Colleges and the Faculty of Public Health in Scotland and is based at the Royal College of Physicians of…

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

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📣CALLING ON EARLY & MID CAREER ALCOHOL RESEARCHERS📣 SARN's annual EMCR event agenda is now live and there's still time to sign up using the links below. An important date in the calendar for knowledge exchange, exploring ideas and networking with peers 🤝

Alcohol Health Alliance UK @aha-uk.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

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📉 New evidence from Lithuania shows a full marketing ban on alcohol has cut adolescent intoxication by 35%, with declines in binge drinking too. Our children have the right to grow up in an environment free from exposure to harmful marketing. Full study: bmjpublichealth.bmj.com/content/4/2/...

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Scottish Alcohol Research Network (SARN) @sarnalcohol.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

💡 We are pleased to announce the (provisional) agenda for our Early and Mid-Career Alcohol Researcher Event. 📖 View the agenda here: www.shaap.org.uk/event/early-... ➡️ Register for the event here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1980473934... 📍 In-person, Edinburgh 📅 10:30-14:30, Wed 6 May

Early and Mid-Career Alcohol Researcher Event

Join us for the Early & Mid‑Career Alcohol Researcher Event, offering a space to present work, explore ideas, and network.

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

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New blog💡 Our new Policy & Communications Officer, Lisa, reflects on her first two months in the role, what she's learned about alcohol industry tactics and why Scotland can't afford to kick the pint can down the road Check it out on our website: buff.ly/sL312Zo

Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · 08/04/2026

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Our Small Grants Scheme will open on Monday 20 April! 🗓️ Applicants will have 8 weeks to submit outline proposals 💷 Funding: between £500 and £15,000 ➡️ We particularly welcome proposals based on our Long-term vision and research that informs alcohol policy debates

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Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · 07/04/2026

Alcohol causes 1 in 24 cancers - but the right policies could change that. In our latest blog, Keegan Lawrence & Dr Adam Sherk explore how warning labels and minimum unit pricing could prevent thousands of alcohol-related cancer cases & deaths @uviccisur.bsky.social www.ias.org.uk/2026/04/07/w...

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Why alcohol warning labels and minimum unit pricing matter for cancer prevention - Institute of Alcohol Studies

Clear cancer warning labels and minimum unit pricing can significantly reduce alcohol-related cancer cases and deaths, especially when implemented together. By both informing consumers and limiting ac...

Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · 07/04/2026

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Lifting Scotland's alcohol ban at football matches would be a mistake, following the violence and disorder after last month's Scottish Cup quarter final, writes @alcoholfocus.bsky.social's Carolyn Lochhead. She points to a recent report that found it's also... www.thenational.scot/politics/259...

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Lifting the alcohol ban at football matches would be a mistake

WE were told those days were past. And yet, after last month’s Scottish Cup quarter-final between Rangers and Celtic, we were confronted once…

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

New week, new podcast episode! Katriona Paterson, clinical nurse manager, joins Dr Rachel Phillips to discuss the evidence behind consultation styles for helping patients with alcohol problems. 🤝 A joint project with RCGP Scotland. audioboom.com/posts/887441...

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Conversations about Alcohol - Episode 6 - Katriona Paterson

In this episode, our podcast host and GP Dr Rachel Phillips is joined by Katriona Paterson, clinical nurse manager with a special interest in mental health and substance use. Katriona discusses the…

Scottish Alcohol Research Network (SARN) @sarnalcohol.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

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⬇️ Registration is now open! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1980473934... 📆 Wed 6 May (10:30-14:30) 📍RCPE (Edinburgh) 🧠We welcome presentations on research findings and on more reflective matters! If you would like the opportunity to present at this event, please submit an abstract by 27th March.

Early and Mid-Career Alcohol Researcher Event

Join us for the Early & Mid‑Career Alcohol Researcher Event, offering a space to present work, explore ideas, and network.

Dr. Andy Mohan @andymohan.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

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Really exciting opportunities available when you become an ICARA board member. Please consider applying to join this great team. Please share @sarnalcohol.bsky.social

SARG - SCHARR @sarg-scharr.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

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We're looking for people who work in alcohol treatment or recovery services to complete a survey about what advice is given to service users about alcohol-free drinks: sarg-sheffield.ac.uk/survey Please share to help us reach as many people as possible! #AlcoholRecovery #MentalHealth

Recruitment poster from the University of Sheffield and the Sheffield Addictions Research Group (SARG). The headline asks: "DO YOU WORK FOR AN ALCOHOL TREATMENT OR RECOVERY SERVICE?"

The sub-header reads: "Share your expertise to help the Sheffield Addictions Research Group (SARG) understand the advice given to service users about alcohol-free drinks."

Eligibility criteria are listed with icons: 1. Must be aged 18 or over. 2. In a client-facing role now or in the last two years. 3. Based in a non-NHS service in the UK.

A "PARTICIPATE NOW" section includes three bullet points: 15-20 minutes, 100% anonymous, and "Help shape national guidance" There is a large QR code and the link https://sarg-sheffield.ac.uk/survey to take the survey.

Footer text notes: "This project is funded by the National Institute for Health and Social Care Research (NIHR) Mental Health Incubator. Reference: NIHR200172. University of Sheffield ethics approval has been obtained. Reference: 072040.
The sub-header reads: "Share your expertise to help the Sheffield Addictions Research Group (SARG) understand the advice given to service users about alcohol-free drinks."

Eligibility criteria are listed with icons: 1. Must be aged 18 or over. 2. In a client-facing role now or in the last two years. 3. Based in a non-NHS service in the UK.

A "PARTICIPATE NOW" section includes three bullet points: 15-20 minutes, 100% anonymous, and "Help shape national guidance" There is a large QR code and the link bit.ly/4cFKyFh to take the survey.

Footer text notes: "This project is funded by the National Institute for Health and Social Care Research (NIHR) Mental Health Incubator. Reference: NIHR200172. University of Sheffield ethics approval has been obtained. Reference: 072040.

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Scotland's new Alcohol & Drugs Strategic Plan maintains the 1,000 residential rehab placements target. In a new SHAAP blog, Dr David McCartney reflects on real progress made and challenges ahead. Read more: www.shaap.org.uk/doubling-dow...

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Doubling Down on Recovery: How Scotland Transformed Access to Residential Rehab - Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems

Introduction When I wrote my first SHAAP blog on residential rehabilitation (RR) in Scotland – five years ago – we were just starting a long‑overdue journey. At that time the data painted a grim…

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Yesterday's @sarnalcohol.bsky.social meeting at Stirling University was a fantastic reminder of the strength of Scotland's collaborative approach to alcohol research. Huge thanks to the speakers and organisers for all their work We're lucky to have this network. Long may it continue🤝

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Scottish Alcohol Research Network (SARN) @sarnalcohol.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Early and Mid-Career Alcohol Researcher Event

Join us for the Early & Mid‑Career Alcohol Researcher Event, offering a space to present work, explore ideas, and network.

Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

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📢 Less than a week left to apply for the Magnusson Fund. The Fund offers awards of up to £5,000 to students in their second year upwards and early career researchers to transform their ideas into reality. Closing date: 16 February 2026 🔗 Learn more: www.gcu.ac.uk/study/schola...

Student working in Glasgow Caledonian's Fashion Factory.

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

ICYMI: New @StirUni research discovers the insidious impact of alcohol marketing on young people. @RickPurves explains more below More info 👉 brnw.ch/21wZG85

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

New research with @stir.ac.uk: 11-17 year olds see alcohol branding almost every time they watch football or rugby. 👀They recognise alibi marketing and interpret no-low promotions as ads for full-strength alcohol. 📣We're calling for comprehensive restrictions on alcohol marketing in sport.

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Study reveals insidious impact of alcohol marketing on young people | About | University of Stirling

Study reveals insidious impact of alcohol marketing on young people

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

“It’s really interesting I think for people to learn, not only what research has already been published, but what’s coming next, what are people working on, what are the live issues and discussions around them. So I think it’s something that’s of interest to a really wide range of people.”

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Dr. Andy Mohan @andymohan.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

I'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.

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

📣 The deadline for abstract submissions for our 'Alcohol Occasionals' online seminar series has now been extended to Friday 13th February 2026. ➡️ For more details, please see here: bit.ly/3LSajY5

Scottish 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

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

The event report from our Alcohol Occasional on Scotland's First Managed Alcohol Programme is now available! During the seminar, Dr Hannah Carver, Dr Emma King & Jessica Greenhalgh (University of Stirling) discussed findings from their research which evaluated the MAP. Read report: bit.ly/3X0y5TH

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

📢Welcome to our 4th and Final SHAAP/ @sarnalcohol.bsky.social Alcohol Occasional of the 2025 series. 🌈Today we are exploring Alcohol and LGBTQIA+ Communities with Beth Meadows and Kat Petrilli 👇 #AlcOcc25

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Don't miss our final SHAAP/ @sarnalcohol.bsky.social Alcohol Occasional! 🗓️Mon, 06 Oct 2025 ⏱️12:30 - 14:00 BST 🗣️Alcohol and LGBTQIA+ Communities by Beth Meadows and Kat Petrilli Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/alcohol-oc...

Alcohol Occasional 4: Alcohol and LGBTQIA+ Communities

Join us online for the fourth and final seminar of the 2025 series, delivered by Beth Meadows and Kat Petrilli

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Don't miss our final SHAAP/ @sarnalcohol.bsky.social Occasional! 🗓️Mon, 06 Oct 2025 ⏱️12:30 - 14:00 BST 🗣️Alcohol and LGBTQIA+ Communities by Beth Meadows and Kat Petrilli Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/alcohol-oc...

Alcohol Occasional 4: Alcohol and LGBTQIA+ Communities

Join us online for the fourth and final seminar of the 2025 series, delivered by Beth Meadows and Kat Petrilli

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Dr. Andy Mohan @andymohan.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

A 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.

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

🔊Welcome to our third SHAAP/ @sarnalcohol.bsky.social Alcohol Occasional of 2025. In today’s seminar, Dr Hannah Carver, Dr Emma King and Jessica Greenhalgh will discuss Scotland's first Managed Alcohol Programme (MAP).

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

☕️SHAAP's latest media monitor is here🥳 Read the latest #AlcoholNews and #AlcoholResearch from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and around the 🌎 Read here: mailchi.mp/rcpe/shaap-m... Subscribe: shaap.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...