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FYFA infographics: Focus on Youth, Football & Alcohol reports out now

The FYFA project, co-funded by the EU and Scottish Government, has conducted research into attitudes to under-age drinking and alcohol policies in football among young...

SHAAP response to AHA Commission on Alcohol Harm

Read SHAAP’s response to the Alcohol Health Alliance’s 2020 Commission on Alcohol Harm.

SHAAP is recruiting for a Policy Officer. Apply here

SHAAP is recruiting for a Policy Officer, closing date: 25th February. Further details and application form here

‘Stand up and tell me your story’: Video of new report on lived/living experience available to view

The video and report of SHAAP’s new research on lived/living experience was launched on 4th February 2020 at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh,...

‘Stand up and tell me your story’: Launch of new SHAAP report

SHAAP invites you to attend the launch of our new report presenting research on the meanings of lived and living experience for alcohol and drugs...

‘Alcohol Occasionals’ 2020: Call for Proposals

SHAAP and SARN (Scottish Alcohol Research Network) host the free lunchtime ‘Alcohol Occasional’ programme which showcases new and innovative research on alcohol use. The seminars...

NEW! Alcohol and Cancer Risks: A Guide for Health Professionals

On October 25, 2019 SHAAP released their updated publication ‘Alcohol and Cancer: A Guide for Health Professionals’. The new guide has been welcomed by Scotland’s Chief...

MUP One year on: read the latest impact assessments

Read NHS Health Scotland’s 2019 reports assessing different impacts of Minimum Unit Pricing for alcohol since it was introduced in Scotland last year: – on...

Alcohol Occasional July 2019: ‘Heineken in Africa’

SHAAP and SARN (Scottish Alcohol Research Network) held a very successful extra ‘Alcohol Occasional’ event on July 9th at RCP Edinburgh, featuring Dutch investigative journalist...

SHAAP is now proud sponsor of Scottish Womens Football

SHAAP is delighted to announce it has today become proud sponsor of the Scottish Women’s Football National Performance League and very happy to be associated...

Pathways to Recovery Event 15th January 2019 – Report

Read our brief report of the event held at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, organised by SHAAP and addressed by Monica Lennon MSP,...

Just out: reports from December and January ‘Occasionals’

Read about Visibility and Voice within the Addiction Recovery Advocacy Movement and an evaluation of the ‘Drink Wise, Age Well’ interventions. View now