Institute of Alcohol Studies
Institute of Alcohol Studies
Alcohol Alert - February 2023
Alcohol Alert - February 2023
Alcohol Alert - February 2023
Tuesday 28th February 2023
Nicola Merrin discusses Scotland's alcohol marketing consultation, industry resistance, and public health impacts in this episode of the Alcohol Alert Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Scotland's Alcohol Marketing Battle: Insights from Nicola Merrin
We need to recognise the economic benefits of having a healthy nation, or at least a healthier nation, and part of this report was setting out how much alcohol use costs the economy.
What happens when a country decides to take on the alcohol industry? In this episode of the Alcohol Alert Podcast, the Institute of Alcohol Studies sits down with Nicola Merrin, Policy and Research Manager at Alcohol Focus Scotland, to discuss Scotland's ambitious alcohol marketing consultation. Nicola dives into the proposed restrictions and the fierce resistance from the alcohol industry. She also explores how Nicola Sturgeon's resignation might influence these proposals.
Nicola shares compelling research from seven European countries that have already implemented similar marketing restrictions. This episode sheds light on the significant impact of alcohol marketing on children and young people, as well as the economic toll of alcohol use. Nicola emphasizes the importance of a robust public health response and highlights the need for the voices of those affected by alcohol to be heard just as loudly as those from the industry.
The conversation wraps up with a look at the next steps in the consultation process and why analyzing responses is crucial. If you're interested in public health, policy, or the ongoing battle against alcohol-related harm, this episode is a must-listen.