Institute of Alcohol Studies
Institute of Alcohol Studies
Alcohol Alert - August 2022
Alcohol Alert - August 2022
Alcohol Alert - August 2022
Thursday 1st September 2022
James Wilt exposes Big Alcohol's self-regulation tactics and suggests bold solutions to combat unhealthy drinking in this compelling episode.
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Get the buttons here!James Wilt on Big Alcohol's Grip: How Industry Self-Regulation Fuels Unhealthy Drinking
The responsible drinking, the problem drinking, the self-regulation are part of a package which works very effectively for the alcohol industry, and I think it needs to be better understood and responded to.
Picture this: a world where the alcohol industry thrives by keeping us hooked. In this eye-opening episode of the Alcohol Alert Podcast, James Wilt, PhD candidate and author of 'Drinking Up the Revolution', unpacks the insidious ways Big Alcohol influences our drinking habits. Wilt argues that the industry's self-regulation and the narrative of 'responsible drinking' have only deepened the crisis of alcohol-related harms.
He points out that if everyone drank within the guidelines, the industry's profits would plummet by £13 billion a year. Wilt doesn't just critique; he offers solutions too. He suggests limiting the alcohol lobby's power through advertising restrictions and reducing the availability of alcohol by controlling sales hours and locations. He also calls for a massive expansion of free, public alcohol-specific healthcare that doesn't demand sobriety as a condition for treatment.
From managed alcohol programs to medication-assisted treatments, Wilt envisions a more supportive approach to tackling higher-risk drinking. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the hidden forces shaping our drinking culture and what can be done to create healthier communities.