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Alcohol Health Alliance UK @aha-uk.bsky.social · 2d

Join us for the online launch of our new report Killer Tactics 2: Business as Usual.

Together with @ashorguk.bsky.social and @oha-updates.bsky.social we discuss real life examples of
industry lobbying,delaying and undermining health policy.

Register👇
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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you Beth!

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 2d

Here are some key discussion points from Beth’s research:

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 2d

Focus group findings:

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 2d

Interview findings:

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 2d

Beth now presents her primary data collection study, which involved interviews and focus groups:

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 2d

As part of her project, she presents the findings of a systematic scoping review to understand and map the key concepts and gaps in the literature about AFN spaces.

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 2d

Beth presents her research project:

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 2d

Beth discusses the changing drinking landscape and the history behind LGBTQIA+ communities and the pleasures of nightlife. How can these important pleasures be maintained whilst removing the risks and barriers alcohol poses?

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 2d

Beth explains why researching LGBTQIA+ communities drinking is important

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 2d

Next, we will hear from Beth Meadows, a PhD student from Glasgow Caledonian, who will discuss findings from her PhD project: Exploring Alcohol-Free Nightlife Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Communities 👇

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 2d

We will share more information about the results from Kat’s research once they are published. Thanks Kat!

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 2d

and how they carried out their research:

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 2d

Kat now discusses the study aims:

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 2d

Kat provides background information for their research, including:
- The complex web of alcohol marketing strategies targeting LGBTQ+ communities,
- Commodifying queer identity rather than supporting it
- Rainbow washing

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 2d

First, we have Kat Petrilli, a senior researcher at @ias.org.uk and a Research Associate at the Policy Research Unit in Addictions at King’s College London. They will discuss findings from their research which explores alcohol marketing targeting LGBTQ+ communities. 👇

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 2d

📢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

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 5d

Don't miss our final SHAAP/ @sarnalcohol.bsky.social Alcohol Occasional of 2025!

🗓️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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Alcohol Focus Scotland @alcoholfocus.bsky.social · 6d

The biggest winners from #MUP? 🏆

The most vulnerable and heaviest drinkers.

Yet more evidence that #MUP drives down health inequities caused by alcohol according to a new rapid evidence review from Canada

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

The impact of alcohol minimum pricing policies on vulnerable populations and health equity: A rapid review

Alcohol minimum pricing policies, including minimum unit pricing (MUP), are effective strategies for reducing alcohol consumption and related harm. Ho…

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 6d

🎀 October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth 🎀
Even small amounts of alcohol can increase your risk of breast cancer.
🩺Our Alcohol and Cancer Guidance is for health professionals to help patients understand the risks of cancer from drinking alcohol.
shaap.org.uk/publication/...

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Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · 6d

Alcohol marketing is pervasive and persuasive, driving alcohol-related harm including among children and young people.

In our latest blog, Dr Peter Rice explains why regulations are needed:

www.ias.org.uk/2025/10/02/a...

Making the case for regulating alcohol marketing in Scotland: A recent review of the evidence and next steps - Institute of Alcohol Studies

Dr Peter Rice summarises the recent Public Health Scotland review of alcohol marketing, and what should be done about it.

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 6d

☕️SHAAP's latest media monitor is here🥳

Read the latest #AlcoholNews and #AlcoholResearch from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and around the 🌎

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 7d

👏In tonight's debate @ronamackaysnp.bsky.social called for:
🩺Better education for healthcare professionals about #FASD
🏷️Alcohol labelling to highlight the risk of #FASD

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 7d

In this video, Neurodevelopmental Paediatrician and SHAAP Steering Group Member Dr Patricia Jackson OBE discusses support available for FASD in Scotland. #FASD
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FASD resources in Scotland

YouTube video by SHAAP

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 7d

📢 Job alert! SHAAP is on the lookout for a passionate communicator to lead research, run projects, and help shape alcohol policy #ScotlandJobs #PublicHealth

Join our team and make a real impact 💥

Details here: www.rcpe.ac.uk/college/vaca...