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'Making booze cheaper isn’t the answer to reducing alcohol harm' | @alcoholchangeuk.bsky.social alcoholchange.org.uk/blog/making-...

'A systematic review of reviews on comprehensive community initiatives to prevent or reduce alcohol and other drug harms' | @addictionjournal.bsky.social via @drugwise.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

Nacada Kenya: Drug agency's alcohol control proposals spark anger The proposal includes a ban on alcohol sales in supermarkets, restaurants and on public transport.

'Kenya's sweeping alcohol control plan sparks anger' | @bbcnewslive.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Action on Alcohol - Priorities for policymakers report via @drugwise.bsky.social www.waythrough.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Temporary and sustained changes in alcoholic and alcohol-free or low-alcohol drinks sales during January? A time series analysis of seasonal patterning in Great Britain Sales of alcohol-free and low-alcohol (no/lo) drinks are increasing rapidly but the drivers of this trend remain unclear. Reductions in alcohol consum…

📢 New research from our @nihr.bsky.social-funded No/Lo Project! Led by @aishamoolla.bsky.social, this study found that January sees a temporary shift in consumer behaviour, with increased no/lo sales and decreased alcohol sales, but these changes don't appear to be sustained over time. #PublicHealth

Google searches for alcohol and association with alcohol-related outpatient encounters before and during the COVID-19 pandemic - Scientific Reports Scientific Reports - Google searches for alcohol and association with alcohol-related outpatient encounters before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

"Internet search data could serve as an early surveillance tool, offering near-real-time indicators of rising alcohol-related concerns that might complement more traditional epidemiologic methods."
www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Banked pints standing on a bar counter in Teesside with a shimmering backbar in soft focus behind. Photo by Reece Hugill.

Yes, we can say beer has 'social terroir' argues @philmellows.bsky.social - if we take that to mean the different ways it's drunk around the country. It all adds to a "rich and fascinating diversity" in our culture, and a good excuse to travel: britishbeerbreaks.substack.com/p/social-ter...

Many women in mid-life begin to question their relationship with alcohol. In our latest interview, Dr. Fiona Matley offers insight, compassion, and hope for those on this journey. You're not alone — support is out there. Watch now:
manchesterwomentogether.org.uk/aaw2025/
#AlcoholAwarenessWeek

Last orders: a pub crawl across the UK’s dying booze industry – video The British pub, long a staple of community life, has been in a state of decline for years – and it’s getting worse. Last year 400 pubs closed their doors. A record low number remain and with the aver...

A great video on pubs and their struggles from the @guardian - the best quote: "Are we witnessing the strangulation of fun?" - www.theguardian.com/news/video/2...

This new @bmj.com article includes findings from our Youth Drinking in Decline project, with quotes from SARG Director @jholmessheff.bsky.social on both the decline in youth drinking and the rise of alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks. #publichealth

YouTube video by SHAAP Alcohol, the brain and associated behaviours by Dr David McCartney

📽️In our latest video, 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/3s5WZ59u49s

Really enjoying fascinating papers @bavs-uk.bsky.social this week. Looking forward to presenting on sources on women drinking for pleasure from @womenandalcohol.bsky.social project in a panel with the brilliant @harbottlestores.bsky.social and Graham Harding this afternoon. @dorotadias.bsky.social

Great to see @philmellows.bsky.social talking at the @goodchembrew.bsky.social Think While You Drink event in Bristol last night, talking about his book 'Beer Breaks in Britain'. Questions I didn't get to ask include... [Ray] 1/2

Please note the event is free and open to those who work in pubs, and those who campaign for them, or anyone who is passionate about supporting our #pubs. Event will be in person in Nottingham, and also online. Please get in touch if you’re interested in attending

YouTube video by SHAAP Alcohol, the brain and associated behaviours by Dr David McCartney

🧠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/3s5WZ59u49s

I'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

Ad for Think While You Drink event. Details in body of post.

Leaving for Bristol shortly and looking forward to chatting with Prof Sam Goodman about @beerbreaks.bsky.social at the Famous Royal Navy Volunteer from 6.30pm tonight. Hope to see some of you there! @goodchembrew.bsky.social @drinkingstudies.bsky.social

Did alcohol facilitate the evolution of complex societies? - Humanities and Social Sciences Communications Humanities and Social Sciences Communications - Did alcohol facilitate the evolution of complex societies?

'Did alcohol facilitate the evolution of complex societies?' | @nature.com www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Alcohol and colonialism: the curious story of the Bulawayo beer gardens Municipal drinking amenities were built to control and profit from African drinking. In Bulawayo, the quality of the beer became a colonial obsession.

'Alcohol and colonialism: the curious story of the Bulawayo beer gardens' | @theconversation.com theconversation.com/alcohol-and-...

5 ½ Moments Our six-episode podcast series exploring how one of the world's most popular intoxicating substances transformed society... and the world

'5 ½ Moments When Alcohol Shaped the World' - six episode podcast: sites.google.com/sheffield.ac...

And that’s a wrap! Doing a PhD with @markhailwood.bsky.social and Prof. Jane Whittle (with Dr. Tyler Rainford, left, as my PhD brother) was the absolute best. I may not be in academia, but you can bet I’ll still be infiltrating @drinkingstudies.bsky.social anyway 😂❤️

Mid-life Women: Alcohol-free and low alcohol Views and Experiences. What do mid-life women think about alcohol-free and low alcohol products? Join us for a free 1-hour online session and find out.

What do mid-life women think about alcohol-free and low alcohol products? Free 1-hour online session tomorrow | Oxford Brookes University www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mid-life-w...

Do we know if the decline in youth drinking follows through into people's 20s?

Learn all you need to know about the decline in youth drinking in our latest podcast with Prof @jholmessheff.bsky.social and Dr @amypennay.bsky.social

Listen here: www.ias.org.uk/podcast/why-...

Ad for talk on Beer Breaks in Britain at the Famous Royal Navy Volunteer in King Street, Bristol, Tuesday July 22.

Cover of Beer Breaks in Britain: 30 places to explore and drink good beer, by Phil Mellows and Kate Simon.

Only a few days before I rock up at Bristol's Famous Royal Navy Volunteer where I'll be in conversation with Prof Sam Goodman in the latest Think While You Drink event from @goodchembrew.bsky.social + @drinkingstudies.bsky.social on July 22 at 6.30pm. goodchemistrybrewing.co.uk/pages/think-...

Consolation, community, national identity: what is lost when pubs close – and how they can be saved The cost of running a pub has risen dramatically.

After attending the ⁦‪After Last Orders? event yesterday it’s great to see it in the ⁦‪Conversation today! #pubs
@thurnellreadsoc.bsky.social
theconversation.com/consolation-...

Bristol pub advertises itself... with bad reviews A beloved local boozer has launched an unusual advertising campaign

Love this from the brilliant Draper's Arms: www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...

Had a fantastic day at the After Last Orders? symposium @lborouniversity.bsky.social! Thanks to the team for my invitation and great to see so many pub/drinking academics in one place!

When you have a pub symposium the attendees do tend to head straight to the pub afterwards! The White Hart in Loughborough! #pub

See you in a week @volleybristol
THINK WHILE YOU DRINK!
6:30pm - totally free to attend🍻

Journalist & author Phil Mellows discussing some of his favourite places from his new book 'Beer Breaks in Britain'.
👩🏻‍💻More info here: bit.ly/3Eli453

@drinkingstudies.bsky.social @philmellows.bsky.social

If you’re in Bristol, hope to see you there!