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Academics working in the field of substance use at Glasgow Caledonian University. Tweets by Prof Carol Emslie & team. #dontpinkmydrink #boozecalendar
Our new Rainbow Scots survey is out! We want to understand drinking among #lgbtq+ women and non-binary people in Scotland and explore what might be helpful in reducing #alcohol consumption. Please RT @SHAAPAlcohol @ScotFamADrugs @LGBTHealthy @LGBTYouthRen @LGBTIScotland
Our friends at @GCUReach are conducting an online survey to learn about what types of messages and resources might be helpful for #LGBTQ+ women and nonbinary people who want to reduce the amount they drink Take part & share! 🔽 cumc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4G…
📢Opportunities for fully-funded PhD studentships at @LboroCSSP! I'm keen to hear from prospective students developing doctoral-level research topics relating to my areas: alcohol and intoxication; pubs and other spaces of leisure and consumption; men, masculinity and wellbeing.
The MGS competition for PhD studentships for 2025 entry is now open! Applications due by midday (GMT) on 21 January More info here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fac/…
Our early career researchers had a fantastic visit to @ScotParl ! We are very grateful to @GraemeDeyMSP @jenni_minto for meeting with us @BobDorisSNP ‘s office for hosting us & @SPICe_Research & @SP_HSCS for helping us engage with policy! @GCUReach
Glasgow Caledonian University's future leaders in the Crucible career development programme met with politicians and stakeholders during a visit to the @ScotParl. Read the full story ⬇️ gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/unive…
Our Prof Carol Emslie is interviewed on Panorama tonight discussing #alcohol marketing to #women #dontpinkmydrink tinyurl.com/yjb4psn2
Our Professor Carol Emslie will feature on Panorama this evening, discussing how alcohol is marketed to different groups. Watch Panorama - Binge Drinking and Me at 8pm tonight (25 November) on BBC One: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00… @SubMisuseGCU @GCUReach @SARNalcohol
🎧 Professor Carol Emslie appeared on the 'Big Drink Rethink' podcast, which explores how and why alcohol culture is changing in the UK, ahead of International Women's Day this weekend. Find out more and listen now ⬇️ gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/unive…
@GCUSHLS Professor of Substance Use Research Elizabeth Hughes has been awarded a @RoyalSocEd grant to further her research into mental health illness and substance use. 💉 👉 Read more: gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/unive… @GCUReach @SubMisuseGcu @EdinburghUni
UK action on vapes must be followed by "equally bold and radical" steps to curb alcohol harm, argue health experts. "What is needed is a comprehensive strategy to tackle alcohol harm that can fill what is, in effect, a policy vacuum." @Una_Geary @LSHTM bmj.com/content/387/bm…
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GCU researchers are looking for LGBTQ+ women and non-binary people in Scotland to take part in a joint study with Columbia University. @gcureach @submisusegcu @columbia @columbiamed Find out more: cumc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4G…
The call for abstracts for the SARN ECR and Mid-Career Researcher event is now live! If you'd like to present research findings, an idea for a future project, or reflections, please submit your abstract by Fri 31 Jan. For more info, please see here: bit.ly/4gqbRSz
We wrote a book! Everything we learned over six years of work on the decline in youth drinking in the UK, Australia, Sweden and Finland. taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.…
To mark World AIDS Day, we are highlighting Glasgow Caledonian University's pioneering ePrEP Clinic, which was recently hailed by @jenni_minto at a @ScotParl event. gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/unive… @RossKincaid_
With less than 20% of people with alcohol dependence accessing treatment services, we welcome the new @MCA_med report calling for urgent investment in alcohol care teams and community services.👇👇
📢 New report alert! @MCA_med's latest report 'The Need for a Health System Response to Alcohol-Related Harms' is out today. It calls for: -New alcohol strategy -More funding for alcohol care teams -Access to community treatment -Improved care pathways 👉m-c-a.org.uk/policy/
We've just published our latest eFocus newsletter for November 2024 📰 Check it out for the latest AFS updates, plus the latest developments in alcohol policy, research and events 🔽 mailchi.mp/4a1d1d81f9f9/t…
Important initiative from the Medical Council on Alcohol (UK). Drawing attention to the inadequate health system response to alcohol harms across the UK. Endorsed by @UK_AHA @InstAlcStud @SHAAPAlcohol @rcpsych @BritSocGastro @TurningPointUK
Today at #MCASymp2024 the MCA launches a new report calling for urgent investment in alcohol care teams and community services. The report: 'The Need for a Health System Response to Alcohol-Related Harms' is available here 👇 m-c-a.org.uk/policy/ #AlcoholHarm #PublicHealth
BBC journalist Ruairidh Maciver marks 10 years of sobriety. Ruairidh reflects on the effect #alcohol and #drugs have had on his life, as well as his journey through recovery. Featuring our Prof Carol Emslie & @DrHannahCarver @CaledonianNews @GCUReach
Powerful piece: @RuairidhMaciver on his past problems with alcohol & drugs, + recovery. 10 years sober. W/ @NiallBartlett @Annemarieward @RhodaMacdonald @turningpointsco @neilcgray @SubMisuseGcu @DrHannahCarver @SRConsortium @BluevaleCC Podcast tomorrow bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…
Courageous & personal journalism by @hazelreporting @BBCPanorama #BingeDrinkingAndMe. Like so many young women, Hazel saw no risk in regular social drinking with friends (as promoted by the alcohol industry), until it was almost too late. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…. @ScotFamADrugs
🚨Why have alcohol-related deaths from liver disease among women under 40 risen sharply over the last decade? Don't miss #BingeDrinkingAndMe 👇 📺@BBCPanorama 📅 Monday 25 November ⏰8PM 🗣️@hazelreporting, Prof Carol Emslie @SubMisuseGcu 🖥️Watch: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…
🗣️SHAAP Director @EdinburghElle will be on the radio shortly to discuss tonight's @BBCPanorama #BingeDrinkingAndMe 📻@BBCRadioScot Drivetime 📅 Monday 25 November ⏰5.15PM 👂bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…
Our Professor Carol Emslie will feature on Panorama this evening, discussing how alcohol is marketed to different groups. Watch Panorama - Binge Drinking and Me at 8pm tonight (25 November) on BBC One: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00… @SubMisuseGCU @GCUReach @SARNalcohol