Peter Rice
@peterrice.bsky.social
Former NHS Scotland Psychiatrist
President, European Alcohol Policy Alliance (EUROCARE)
Chair, Institute of Alcohol Studies, UK
President, European Alcohol Policy Alliance (EUROCARE)
Chair, Institute of Alcohol Studies, UK
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👏 Thank you Carol Mochan MSP for highlighting SHAAP and @ias.org.uk most recent report, which uncovers tactics used by the alcohol industry to mislead the public on harm, the economy, environment & policy.
June 26, 2025 at 11:21 AM
👏 Thank you Carol Mochan MSP for highlighting SHAAP and @ias.org.uk most recent report, which uncovers tactics used by the alcohol industry to mislead the public on harm, the economy, environment & policy.
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The Council for Science and Technology, a body that advises the Prime Minister on science and technology policy issues has recommended Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) be implemented in England.👏
Read the full recommendation👇
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Read the full recommendation👇
www.gov.uk/government/p...
June 17, 2025 at 11:22 AM
The Council for Science and Technology, a body that advises the Prime Minister on science and technology policy issues has recommended Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) be implemented in England.👏
Read the full recommendation👇
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Read the full recommendation👇
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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🗣️In our latest report with @ias.org.uk we found alcohol industry groups claiming “Alcohol harms are going in the right direction.”
In reality, deaths hit a record high.
Read the report 👇
shaap.org.uk/publication/...
In reality, deaths hit a record high.
Read the report 👇
shaap.org.uk/publication/...
June 19, 2025 at 9:36 AM
🗣️In our latest report with @ias.org.uk we found alcohol industry groups claiming “Alcohol harms are going in the right direction.”
In reality, deaths hit a record high.
Read the report 👇
shaap.org.uk/publication/...
In reality, deaths hit a record high.
Read the report 👇
shaap.org.uk/publication/...
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"Even in the snakes and ladders that is politics, it’s unusual to stop a piece of reform that you yourself created and championed."
Sara Burke & Norah Campbell write that delaying Ireland's health labelling is "the alcohol industry’s dream outcome".
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Sara Burke & Norah Campbell write that delaying Ireland's health labelling is "the alcohol industry’s dream outcome".
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
We deserve better than delays to landmark health legislation
Alcohol labelling laws have repeatedly been delayed, with American tariffs cited most recently, write Sara Burke and Norah Campbell
www.irishexaminer.com
May 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
"Even in the snakes and ladders that is politics, it’s unusual to stop a piece of reform that you yourself created and championed."
Sara Burke & Norah Campbell write that delaying Ireland's health labelling is "the alcohol industry’s dream outcome".
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Sara Burke & Norah Campbell write that delaying Ireland's health labelling is "the alcohol industry’s dream outcome".
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
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📢 An IARC @who.int report confirms that policies like alcohol taxes, minimum pricing, availability controls, and marketing bans reduce alcohol use - helping prevent cancer at the population level.
A landmark review now published in @nejm.org: www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/...
A landmark review now published in @nejm.org: www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/...
The IARC Perspective on the Effects of Policies on Reducing Alcohol Consumption | NEJM
Alcohol policy interventions, including those that increase alcohol taxes, raise the
drinking and purchase age, reduce days or hours of sale, and impose strong marketing
bans, reduce alcohol consum...
www.nejm.org
May 2, 2025 at 11:39 AM
📢 An IARC @who.int report confirms that policies like alcohol taxes, minimum pricing, availability controls, and marketing bans reduce alcohol use - helping prevent cancer at the population level.
A landmark review now published in @nejm.org: www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/...
A landmark review now published in @nejm.org: www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/...
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Today, we've been calling for urgent action to prevent and reduce #AlcoholDeaths
We want to see increased early diagnosis of #LiverDisease to save lives
Here Dr Ewan Forrest talks about the huge success of a pilot fibroscan service in Glasgow
#AlcoholEmergency
We want to see increased early diagnosis of #LiverDisease to save lives
Here Dr Ewan Forrest talks about the huge success of a pilot fibroscan service in Glasgow
#AlcoholEmergency
May 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Today, we've been calling for urgent action to prevent and reduce #AlcoholDeaths
We want to see increased early diagnosis of #LiverDisease to save lives
Here Dr Ewan Forrest talks about the huge success of a pilot fibroscan service in Glasgow
#AlcoholEmergency
We want to see increased early diagnosis of #LiverDisease to save lives
Here Dr Ewan Forrest talks about the huge success of a pilot fibroscan service in Glasgow
#AlcoholEmergency
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Before the election, more than 70 organisations are demanding that the Scottish Government prioritise increasing early detection & treatment of liver disease alongside other targeted measures, to address the highest number of unnecessary deaths from alcohol since 2008 👇
shaap.org.uk/news/446-tim...
shaap.org.uk/news/446-tim...
May 1, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Before the election, more than 70 organisations are demanding that the Scottish Government prioritise increasing early detection & treatment of liver disease alongside other targeted measures, to address the highest number of unnecessary deaths from alcohol since 2008 👇
shaap.org.uk/news/446-tim...
shaap.org.uk/news/446-tim...
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“We want to see an alcohol care team in every acute hospital” says Dr Alastair MacGilchrist of @shaapalcohol.bsky.social
This will save lives by ensuring patients with alcohol problems are identified & provided with specialised support.
#AlcoholEmergency
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBfD...
This will save lives by ensuring patients with alcohol problems are identified & provided with specialised support.
#AlcoholEmergency
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBfD...
What are alcohol care teams and why do we need them? Dr Alastair MacGilchrist, SHAAP
YouTube video by Alcohol Focus Scotland
www.youtube.com
May 1, 2025 at 11:22 AM
“We want to see an alcohol care team in every acute hospital” says Dr Alastair MacGilchrist of @shaapalcohol.bsky.social
This will save lives by ensuring patients with alcohol problems are identified & provided with specialised support.
#AlcoholEmergency
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBfD...
This will save lives by ensuring patients with alcohol problems are identified & provided with specialised support.
#AlcoholEmergency
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBfD...
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Interesting against the background of new tariffs. In 2024, Canada accounts for 34% of U.S. wine export value, China & Hong Kong for 10%, and Mexico for 2%; 13% goes to the UK.
March 5, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Interesting against the background of new tariffs. In 2024, Canada accounts for 34% of U.S. wine export value, China & Hong Kong for 10%, and Mexico for 2%; 13% goes to the UK.
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As we continue to expand our research into the consumption of alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks, here are details of a new project focusing on young people. It's funded by @alcoholchangeuk.bsky.social and led by @soc-researcher.bsky.social and @melissaoldham.bsky.social #alcohol #publichealth
Young people's consumption of no/low alcohol drinks in family settings - Sheffield Addictions Research Group
This project explores young people's consumption of no/low alcohol drinks in Great Britain, focusing on family settings. Using surveys and interviews, it will investigate adult perceptions, consumptio...
sarg-sheffield.ac.uk
March 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
As we continue to expand our research into the consumption of alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks, here are details of a new project focusing on young people. It's funded by @alcoholchangeuk.bsky.social and led by @soc-researcher.bsky.social and @melissaoldham.bsky.social #alcohol #publichealth
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Northern Ireland has a completely different system of alcohol licensing to the rest of the UK. Last week we published a review, led by @jamesnicholls.bsky.social and @niamhfitzgerald.bsky.social, looking at the system and exploring possible alternatives:
www.communities-ni.gov.uk/publications...
www.communities-ni.gov.uk/publications...
Report of the Independent Review of the Liquor Licensing system in Northern Ireland including the Surrender Principle
This review was commissioned by the Department for Communities under section 23 of the Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) (2021). The report has been produced by th...
www.communities-ni.gov.uk
February 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Northern Ireland has a completely different system of alcohol licensing to the rest of the UK. Last week we published a review, led by @jamesnicholls.bsky.social and @niamhfitzgerald.bsky.social, looking at the system and exploring possible alternatives:
www.communities-ni.gov.uk/publications...
www.communities-ni.gov.uk/publications...
These alcohol, sports and political arrangements can get complicated because of the competing interests. Thanks to @alcoholreview.bsky.social for following the twists and turns.
"Beer was not sold at stadiums at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar but supporters were able to buy alcohol from selected hotels and other outlets. That will not be the case in Saudi Arabia...," according to an interview with Saudi ambassador to the UK on LBC.
www.thetimes.com/sport/footba...
www.thetimes.com/sport/footba...
No alcohol at 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia
The ambassador to the UK has confirmed fans will not be able to buy beer in the country, adding ‘plenty of fun can be had without alcohol’
www.thetimes.com
February 13, 2025 at 12:05 PM
These alcohol, sports and political arrangements can get complicated because of the competing interests. Thanks to @alcoholreview.bsky.social for following the twists and turns.
Interesting story, A Sour Taste, in the current Private Eye (20th Feb 2025) about relations between Drinkaware in the UK and their alcohol industry funders. www.private-eye.co.uk/issue-1603/i...
Private Eye | Green Eye: Thames link?
THAMES Water’s dirty reputation is having an unfortunate knock-on effect on attempts to clean up its act.
www.private-eye.co.uk
February 9, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Interesting story, A Sour Taste, in the current Private Eye (20th Feb 2025) about relations between Drinkaware in the UK and their alcohol industry funders. www.private-eye.co.uk/issue-1603/i...
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"New research published today in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health has revealed that only 65% of alcohol products sold in Australia display the mandatory warning about the risks of drinking while pregnant."
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Pregnancy warning labels missing on alcohol - ABC listen
New research published today in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health has revealed that only 65 per cent of alcohol products sold in Australia display the mandatory warning about the...
www.abc.net.au
February 5, 2025 at 9:20 AM
"New research published today in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health has revealed that only 65% of alcohol products sold in Australia display the mandatory warning about the risks of drinking while pregnant."
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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Associations between alcohol consumption and cancer are scientifically well established, but the public are often unaware of the links.
Should alcohol carry cancer warning labels?
On #WorldCancerDay, a new World Report explores this question: tinyurl.com/ytfhkry9
Should alcohol carry cancer warning labels?
On #WorldCancerDay, a new World Report explores this question: tinyurl.com/ytfhkry9
Should alcohol carry cancer warning labels?
Associations between alcohol consumption and cancer are scientifically well established,
but the public are often unaware of the links. Sharmila Devi reports.
tinyurl.com
February 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Associations between alcohol consumption and cancer are scientifically well established, but the public are often unaware of the links.
Should alcohol carry cancer warning labels?
On #WorldCancerDay, a new World Report explores this question: tinyurl.com/ytfhkry9
Should alcohol carry cancer warning labels?
On #WorldCancerDay, a new World Report explores this question: tinyurl.com/ytfhkry9
Interesting thread on US mortality. Rise in alcohol related deaths is a factor in deteriorating overall trends.
One thing that stands out is the diversity of causes of death driving excess mortality
Yes, this is about drug deaths. & alcohol deaths. & car collisions
It's also about cardiometabolic & other natural causes of death
The breadth indicates a systemic problem for these Reagan & post-Reagan cohorts
Yes, this is about drug deaths. & alcohol deaths. & car collisions
It's also about cardiometabolic & other natural causes of death
The breadth indicates a systemic problem for these Reagan & post-Reagan cohorts
Mortality Trends Among Early Adults in the United States, 1999-2023
This cross-sectional study examines trends in mortality rates among adults aged 25 to 44 years across the pre–COVID-19 pandemic, pandemic, and postpandemic periods.
jamanetwork.com
February 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Interesting thread on US mortality. Rise in alcohol related deaths is a factor in deteriorating overall trends.
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Why is Diageo struggling? 📉 Sales are down, shares have tanked nearly 30%, and investors are nervous
One major investor sold its stake due to the rise in weight-loss drugs but also due to “problems with [Diageo’s new management]” @byrobdavies.bsky.social reports
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
One major investor sold its stake due to the rise in weight-loss drugs but also due to “problems with [Diageo’s new management]” @byrobdavies.bsky.social reports
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
How fortunes turned flat at Johnnie Walker and Guinness owner Diageo
With crucial results looming, investors fear 25 years of dividend growth may stall this week as drinks firm battles major headwinds
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Why is Diageo struggling? 📉 Sales are down, shares have tanked nearly 30%, and investors are nervous
One major investor sold its stake due to the rise in weight-loss drugs but also due to “problems with [Diageo’s new management]” @byrobdavies.bsky.social reports
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
One major investor sold its stake due to the rise in weight-loss drugs but also due to “problems with [Diageo’s new management]” @byrobdavies.bsky.social reports
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Alcohol-specific deaths in the UK reached another record high in 2023, with 10,473 dying.
This is mainly due to increases in England and Wales, whereas Scotland saw no change and NI saw a fall in deaths.
IAS's Dr Katherine Severi said: "We’ve seen record-high..
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
This is mainly due to increases in England and Wales, whereas Scotland saw no change and NI saw a fall in deaths.
IAS's Dr Katherine Severi said: "We’ve seen record-high..
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Alcohol-related deaths in UK hit record high of 10,473
Men are more than twice as likely as women to die as a result of excess alcohol consumption, statistics show
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Alcohol-specific deaths in the UK reached another record high in 2023, with 10,473 dying.
This is mainly due to increases in England and Wales, whereas Scotland saw no change and NI saw a fall in deaths.
IAS's Dr Katherine Severi said: "We’ve seen record-high..
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
This is mainly due to increases in England and Wales, whereas Scotland saw no change and NI saw a fall in deaths.
IAS's Dr Katherine Severi said: "We’ve seen record-high..
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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In our latest podcast we spoke to Tim, a long-standing member of Alcoholics Anonymous & trustee, and Dr Kieran Moriarty, the godfather of Alcohol Care Teams & AA trustee🎙️
We discussed:
- AA's success
- Whether its religious roots are a barrier
- The term 'alcoholic'
www.ias.org.uk/podcast/the-...
We discussed:
- AA's success
- Whether its religious roots are a barrier
- The term 'alcoholic'
www.ias.org.uk/podcast/the-...
January 31, 2025 at 8:47 AM
In our latest podcast we spoke to Tim, a long-standing member of Alcoholics Anonymous & trustee, and Dr Kieran Moriarty, the godfather of Alcohol Care Teams & AA trustee🎙️
We discussed:
- AA's success
- Whether its religious roots are a barrier
- The term 'alcoholic'
www.ias.org.uk/podcast/the-...
We discussed:
- AA's success
- Whether its religious roots are a barrier
- The term 'alcoholic'
www.ias.org.uk/podcast/the-...
Management of alcohol withdrawal syndromes in general hospital settings - Clinical review. @bmj.com
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
Management of alcohol withdrawal syndromes in general hospital settings
The covid-19 pandemic was associated with an unprecedented increase in alcohol consumption and associated morbidity, including hospitalizations for alcohol withdrawal. Clinicians based in hospitals mu...
www.bmj.com
January 8, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Management of alcohol withdrawal syndromes in general hospital settings - Clinical review. @bmj.com
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
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Do cancer warnings on alcohol work better if they feature graphic imagery or narrative imagery?
In our latest blog, Dr @zxma.bsky.social explains her new eye-tracking study that looked into this. @uconn.bsky.social @uconninchip.bsky.social
www.ias.org.uk/2025/01/07/a...
In our latest blog, Dr @zxma.bsky.social explains her new eye-tracking study that looked into this. @uconn.bsky.social @uconninchip.bsky.social
www.ias.org.uk/2025/01/07/a...
Alcohol warning labels featuring lived experiences attract greater attention - Institute of Alcohol Studies
Do cancer warnings on alcohol work better if they feature graphic imagery or narrative imagery? A new eye-tracking study looked into this.
www.ias.org.uk
January 7, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Do cancer warnings on alcohol work better if they feature graphic imagery or narrative imagery?
In our latest blog, Dr @zxma.bsky.social explains her new eye-tracking study that looked into this. @uconn.bsky.social @uconninchip.bsky.social
www.ias.org.uk/2025/01/07/a...
In our latest blog, Dr @zxma.bsky.social explains her new eye-tracking study that looked into this. @uconn.bsky.social @uconninchip.bsky.social
www.ias.org.uk/2025/01/07/a...
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Since England's alarming alcohol death statistics are in the news again today, here's a particularly alarming fact buried in the figures DHSC have released -
For the first time, in 2023 the rate of alcohol-specific deaths in the North East of England overtook Scotland and have risen 55% since 2019
For the first time, in 2023 the rate of alcohol-specific deaths in the North East of England overtook Scotland and have risen 55% since 2019
December 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Since England's alarming alcohol death statistics are in the news again today, here's a particularly alarming fact buried in the figures DHSC have released -
For the first time, in 2023 the rate of alcohol-specific deaths in the North East of England overtook Scotland and have risen 55% since 2019
For the first time, in 2023 the rate of alcohol-specific deaths in the North East of England overtook Scotland and have risen 55% since 2019
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In our latest blog, Colin Angus (@victimofmaths.bsky.social) looks at why alcohol deaths continue to rise in England, despite plateauing in Scotland.
He points to:
➡️ Increases in heavy drinking among over 55s
➡️ Minimum unit pricing
➡️ Access to treatment services
www.ias.org.uk/2024/12/16/n...
He points to:
➡️ Increases in heavy drinking among over 55s
➡️ Minimum unit pricing
➡️ Access to treatment services
www.ias.org.uk/2024/12/16/n...
New alcohol mortality data presents a bleak picture for England - Institute of Alcohol Studies
Alcohol deaths in England continue to rise, with the North East death rate overtaking Scotland's for the first time ever. Colin Angus looks at why this might be and which age groups are particularly a...
www.ias.org.uk
December 16, 2024 at 8:36 AM
In our latest blog, Colin Angus (@victimofmaths.bsky.social) looks at why alcohol deaths continue to rise in England, despite plateauing in Scotland.
He points to:
➡️ Increases in heavy drinking among over 55s
➡️ Minimum unit pricing
➡️ Access to treatment services
www.ias.org.uk/2024/12/16/n...
He points to:
➡️ Increases in heavy drinking among over 55s
➡️ Minimum unit pricing
➡️ Access to treatment services
www.ias.org.uk/2024/12/16/n...
The comments here from Celtic FC supporters on the club's decision to continue gambling sponsorship are worth a read. The sponsor on the back of the shirt is an alcohol company. People don't like it. x.com/CelticFC/sta...
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December 13, 2024 at 8:00 PM
The comments here from Celtic FC supporters on the club's decision to continue gambling sponsorship are worth a read. The sponsor on the back of the shirt is an alcohol company. People don't like it. x.com/CelticFC/sta...