Alcohol Action Ireland
Alcohol Action Ireland
Progressive alcohol policy - gaining ground but how to win the war?
Progressive alcohol policy - gaining ground but how to win the war?
Progressive alcohol policy - gaining ground but how to win the war?
Monday 1st March 2021
Learn how experts turn advocacy into action for effective alcohol policy in Ireland, focusing on coalition building, health messaging, and political tactics.
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Navigating Alcohol Dependency
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Get the buttons here!Winning the Battle: Strategies for Effective Alcohol Policy
It really boiled down to a solid understanding of the political system, combining the power of political mobilization through the alliance, but also persuasion through issue framing, really focusing on the harm and the unacceptability of the status quo.
How do you turn advocacy into action when it comes to alcohol policy? In this episode of 'The Alcohol File', Eunan McKinney sits down with three experts – Dr Matthew Lesch from the University of York, Lauri Beekman from NORDan, and Dr Peter Rice from SHAAP – to dissect Ireland's journey toward progressive public health alcohol policy. They dive into the lessons learned from advocacy efforts and explore how coalition building, health messaging, and political tactics can drive real change.
The conversation highlights the importance of focusing on the harm caused by alcohol and challenging the status quo. Taxes and elections also play a crucial role in supporting effective alcohol controls. If you're curious about how to turn policy ideas into impactful actions, this episode offers a wealth of insights and practical strategies.