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Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · 3d

This is one of the major concerns regarding zero alcohol products: that they only benefit wealthier people because they're more expensive than standard alcohol.

Reducing alcohol deaths among the lowest socioeconomic groups has to be the priority, (🧵)

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Why are alcohol-free drinks so expensive? Some fake spirits cost over £25 a bottle!

In this new series, our money and consumer editor considers the often perplexing reasons items cost what they do. As a new report suggests booze-free booze can cost 25% more than the alcoholic equival...

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Heather Wardle @shwardle.bsky.social · 5d

Super interesting work using health admin records by @simondymond.bsky.social and colleagues, looking at gambling-related suicide - especially good on use of services and opportunities for interventions

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Research reveals people with a gambling disorder are more likely to die by suicide | King's College London

People diagnosed with a gambling disorder are significantly more likely to die by suicide, according to new research by Swansea University in collaboration with King’s College London and Gambling Harm...

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Policy Research Unit in Addictions @nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social · 5d

Our new video introduces the Policy Research Unit in Addictions, showing how our research helps inform policy and tackle the challenges of addiction and addictive products.

Watch it on Youtube and subscribe for more on our latest research youtu.be/Qwp4VrnFfnk

Introducing the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Addictions: Research That Shapes Policy

YouTube video by Policy Research Unit (PRU) in Addictions

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Charlotte Head @charlierosehead.bsky.social · 5d

I'll be presenting a poster at the European Public Health Conference next week in Helsinki bringing together my postdoc work with @lhgp.bsky.social and my PhD/MSc work on environmental contamination in wastewater. academic.oup.com/eurpub/artic...

Wastewater-based epidemiology for local tobacco and nicotine use with small-area estimations

AbstractBackground. Tobacco and nicotine use is a significant global public health threat, increasing the risk of many cancers and cardiovascular disease.

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SARG - SCHARR @sarg-scharr.bsky.social · 5d

SARG researchers @abi-stevely.bsky.social @ppermanhowe.bsky.social and @mervemolla.bsky.social are heading to the @addiction-ssa.org Annual Conference to present some of our latest research into alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks. Find out more on the SARG website 👇 #publichealth #nolo

SARG to present latest research on alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks at SSA Annual Conference 2025 - Sheffield Addictions Research Group

Researchers from the Sheffield Addictions Research Group (SARG) are set to present their latest findings on alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks at the Society for the Study of Addiction (SSA) Annual C...

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John Holmes @jholmessheff.bsky.social · 12d

This is a hugely important editorial that sets out how UK Government proposals to reform alcohol licensing will undermine the entire purpose of the licensing system. It will explicitly move the focus from protecting public health and social order to promoting economic goals and business priorities.

Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · 14d

A new @addictionjournal.bsky.social commentary warns of regulatory capture in UK alcohol licensing

The ‘Licensing Taskforce’ - led by industry figures - could weaken democratic accountability & redefine licensing as business promotion, not public protection

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Regulatory capture in UK alcohol licensing policy: The 2025 ‘licensing taskforce’ report

Click on the article title to read more.

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James Nicholls @jamesnicholls.bsky.social · 14d

New @addictionjournal.bsky.social editorial on the licensing reforms currently being rushed through by the UK Government.
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The Call for Evidence closes on November 6th www.gov.uk/government/c...

Regulatory capture in UK alcohol licensing policy: The 2025 ‘licensing taskforce’ report

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Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · 14d

A new @addictionjournal.bsky.social commentary warns of regulatory capture in UK alcohol licensing

The ‘Licensing Taskforce’ - led by industry figures - could weaken democratic accountability & redefine licensing as business promotion, not public protection

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Regulatory capture in UK alcohol licensing policy: The 2025 ‘licensing taskforce’ report

Click on the article title to read more.

onlinelibrary.wiley.com

Alex Stevens @profalexstevens.bsky.social · 24d

We need two new full-time lecturers in #criminology here at @sheffielduni.bsky.social. One permanent share.google/RuTNSJWfvkuK... and one 12 month maternity cover share.google/xzf5icskztO9...

Lecturer in Criminology at University of Sheffield

Apply for the Lecturer in Criminology role on jobs.ac.uk, the top job board for academic positions in higher education. View details and apply now.

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Drinking Studies Network (DSN) @drinkingstudies.bsky.social · 26d

Addiction Psychologist podcast ft. @jholmessheff.bsky.social on Minimum Unit Pricing creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

The Addiction Psychologist • A podcast on Spotify for Creators

Drs. Noah Emery and Samuel Acuff interview researchers, clinicians, and policymakers in the field of addiction psychology with the hopes of enhancing recovery. Official podcast of the Society for Addi...

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John Holmes @jholmessheff.bsky.social · 27d

I spoke to @samuelacuff.bsky.social and @noahemery.bsky.social on their Addiction Psychologist podcast about the evidence on minimum unit pricing for alcohol. You can listen below: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

The Addiction Psychologist • A podcast on Spotify for Creators

Drs. Noah Emery and Samuel Acuff interview researchers, clinicians, and policymakers in the field of addiction psychology with the hopes of enhancing recovery. Official podcast of the Society for Addi...

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Alcohol Focus Scotland @alcoholfocus.bsky.social · 27d

We'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 ⬇️

www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/about-vacanc...

SARG - SCHARR @sarg-scharr.bsky.social · 27d

The latest paper from our @nihr.bsky.social funded No/Lo Project finds that around a third of people use alcohol-free or low-alcohol drinks in attempts to cut down on drinking alcohol, but no clear evidence that they increase the success of these attempts. #AlcoholResearch #NoLo #AlcoholPolicy

The use of alcohol-free and low alcohol drinks in attempts to restrict alcohol consumption: findings from a cross-sectional survey

The sale and consumption of alcohol-free and low alcohol drinks (no/lo drinks) has increased substantially in many high-income countries, including Gr…

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John Holmes @jholmessheff.bsky.social · 27d

Our new paper led by Inge Kersbergen finds no clear evidence that using alcohol-free or low-alcohol drinks increases the success of attempts to cut down on drinking.

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The use of alcohol-free and low alcohol drinks in attempts to restrict alcohol consumption: findings from a cross-sectional survey

The sale and consumption of alcohol-free and low alcohol drinks (no/lo drinks) has increased substantially in many high-income countries, including Gr…

www.sciencedirect.com

Jenn Dowd @drjenndowd.bsky.social · Oct 11

Looks like a great opportunity for pop health researchers... #demography #episky
jobs.helsinki.fi/job/Helsinki...

Two Postdoctoral Researchers on Health Inequalities

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SARG - SCHARR @sarg-scharr.bsky.social · Sep 24

Lots of media coverage this morning of findings from our new report 'Alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks in Great Britain: Monitoring report on 2023 data'. The no/lo market continues to expand and no/lo drinks are more likely to be consumed by risky drinkers. Find out more 👇 @nihr.bsky.social

New report reveals further growth and key trends in alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks market - Sheffield Addictions Research Group

A second Monitoring Report from the Sheffield Addictions Research Group has been published, revealing further growth in the alcohol-free and low-alcohol (no/lo) drinks market and offering new insights...

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Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · Sep 23

Sober months like Dry January have become increasingly popular in recent years, but do they actually change how we drink?

In this blog, @aishamoolla.bsky.social outlines the findings from recent @sarg-scharr.bsky.social research on the short and long-term impacts.

www.ias.org.uk/2025/09/23/d...

Does Dry January change how we drink? - Institute of Alcohol Studies

A new study finds that Dry January does show up in national alcohol sales data – people drink less and buy more no/lo options during the month. But most return to old habits by February, raising quest...

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · Sep 16

Exploring the impact on emotional wellbeing of having a spouse or cohabiting partner with elevated Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) scores: Secondary analysis of cross-sectional health survey data buff.ly/IPZyUGS @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @shwardle.bsky.social

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Abi Stevely @abi-stevely.bsky.social · Jul 31

New paper on changes in sales of alcohol and alcohol-free/low-alcohol products in January, and whether these changes drive longer term trends!
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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…

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James Nicholls @jamesnicholls.bsky.social · Jul 7

This is a great discussion of generational change, risk, anxiety and drinking behaviours featuring @amypennay.bsky.social and @jholmessheff.bsky.social from the @ias.org.uk podcast. open.spotify.com/episode/1avJ...

Alcohol Alert June 2025

Alcohol Alert Podcast · Episode

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Colin Angus @victimofmaths.bsky.social · Jul 3

The Government's big new 10 year health plan has finally been published.

In spite of lots of talk about moving towards prevention rather than treatment, there is basically no meaningful alcohol prevention policy here.

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SARG - SCHARR @sarg-scharr.bsky.social · Jul 1

The research team is currently looking for people in #Sheffield who regularly drink alcohol, are finding it hard to manage financially, and don't often drink alcohol-free or low-alcohol drinks to take part in the study. Find out more about the project and how to get involved 👇

Understanding barriers to the use of alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks to reduce alcohol consumption among individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds - Sheffield Addictions Research Group

This project aims to shed light on why alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks may not be as accessible or appealing to those from disadvantaged communities.

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Eleanor Winpenny @eleanorwinpenny.bsky.social · Jun 27

Our latest paper led by Oscar Rousham finds three trajectories of diet quality across adolescence and early adulthood. We find independent contributions of both parental SEP and individual education years to odds of following different trajectories in data from Western Austr. doi.org/10.1016/j.ap...

Graph depicting 3 different trajectories of diet quality: (1) low, (2) low to high and (3) high

Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · Jun 27

Why is youth drinking in decline?

Listen to our latest podcast to hear why it's more than any one cause, and needs to be understood from a broader sociological position of generational change.
Ft. @jholmessheff.bsky.social and @amypennay.bsky.social

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

Why are young people drinking less? - Institute of Alcohol Studies

On this month’s podcast we spoke to Professor John Holmes, University of Sheffield, and Amy Pennay, La Trobe University, about their new book: Young People, Alcohol, and Risk: A Culture of Caution. W...

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John Holmes @jholmessheff.bsky.social · Jun 21

I've never seen it but it sounds AMAZING

John Holmes @jholmessheff.bsky.social · Jun 2

The latest 'Alcohol Explained' video from @ias.org.uk focuses on Minimum Unit Pricing for alcohol, with contributions from me and @victimofmaths.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3EX...

Minimum Unit Pricing: Explained

YouTube video by Institute of Alcohol Studies

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Drinking Studies Network (DSN) @drinkingstudies.bsky.social · May 30

'Young People, Alcohol and Risk: A Culture of Caution' | @amypennay.bsky.social @gabrielcaluzzi.bsky.social @soc-researcher.bsky.social @jholmessheff.bsky.social et al @ias.org.uk www.ias.org.uk/2025/05/28/y...

Young People, Alcohol and Risk: A Culture of Caution - Institute of Alcohol Studies

A new book explores why young people in high-income countries are drinking less, linking the decline to growing health consciousness, closer parental relationships, and a broader culture of caution. I...

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Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · May 28

Written by @amypennay.bsky.social, @gabrielcaluzzi.bsky.social, @soc-researcher.bsky.social, @jholmessheff.bsky.social, Michael Livingston, Jonas Raninen and Jukka Törrönen

Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · May 28

A new book explores why young people in high-income countries are drinking less, linking the decline to growing health consciousness, closer parental relationships, and a broader culture of caution.

In our latest blog, the authors discuss the findings.

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Young People, Alcohol and Risk: A Culture of Caution - Institute of Alcohol Studies

A new book explores why young people in high-income countries are drinking less, linking the decline to growing health consciousness, closer parental relationships, and a broader culture of caution. I...

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Melissa Oldham @melissaoldham.bsky.social · Apr 11

We have a new paper out today in Lancet Public Health looking at increases in alcohol-specific deaths in England.

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