Manufacturing doubt: Assessing the effects of independent vs industry-sponsored messaging about the harms of fossil fuels, smoking, alcohol, and sugar sweetened beverages Abstract Background Manufacturers of harmful products engage in misinformation tactics long employed by the tobacco industry to emphasize uncertainty about scientific evidence and deflect negative attention from their products. This study assessed the … Read More →
A new study analysis through a systematic research dives into how the alcohol industry funds youth education programmes to disseminate discourses, ideas ad values favorable to their positions. The researchers investigates teaching material from three school-based youth education initiatives focused on alcohol consumption and health harms: Drinkaware for Education, The Smashed Project (funded by Diageo), … Read More →
Atkinson, A. M., Meadows, B. R., Emslie, C., Lyons, A., & Sumnall, H. R. (2022). ‘Pretty in Pink’ and ‘Girl Power’: An analysis of the targeting and representation of women in alcohol brand marketing on Facebook and Instagram. International Journal of Drug Policy, 101, 1-12. 10.1016/j.drugpo.2021.103547 A new study analyses how women are targeted and … Read More →
Sadie Boniface; , Amanda M. Atkinson; Nathan Critchlow; Michaela Jones; Beth Meadows & Katherine Severi Published online in ‘Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy’ : Dec 202; Abstract This commentary about alcohol marketing regulation in the UK draws on a conference held by the Institute of Alcohol Studies, highlighting a need for policy interventions to prevent harm and … Read More →
December 15, 2021 by Eric Carlin. From Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP). A new post in which Dr Eric Carlin discusses the digital spaces we are exposed and vulnerable to, that he calls “limbic capitalism”. A reality in which our lives are surrounded by global industries marketing addictive, health-harming goods and services online. … Read More →
December 12th, 2021 by Janet Boyle. From The Sunday Post Women are specifically targeted with drink promotions in the run-up to Christmas in an advertising blitz alarming experts. The advertising blitz consists of market champagne, fizzy wine and liqueurs to appeal women, with pink labels or bottles specifically designed to appeal women. If you search … Read More →
WHO 8-12-2021 Only 14 Member States of the WHO European Region indicated that they have a ban on alcohol marketing on the Internet and social media, states a new WHO publication. The report, “Digital marketing of alcohol: Challenges and policy options for better health in the WHO European Region” describes the developing digital ecosystem that … Read More →
November 28th, 2021 by Sean Murray. From Irish Examiner The Department of Health has confirmed further sections of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act are to take effect from next years. These sections regard alcohol labelling. More specifically, it is discussed on putting health warnings on alcohol labels and limit the advertising of alcohol. A … Read More →
November 17, 2021 by Stephanie Parell. From Croakey Health Media. Stephanie Parnell discusses how children are digital natives. In fact, they have access and know how to use social media platforms, without the need of adult supervision. At the same time, they have no control as to being monitored and protected from possible harmful advertising … Read More →
23 March, 2021 from the Alcohol Health Alliance Since alcohol marketing has been proven to have significant influence on drinking habits in the UK, the WHO decided that the most affordable policies to reduce alcohol-related harms are bans and restrictions. How does that impact those in recovery in the UK? Siân Smith, campaigns and admin … Read More →