Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP), the Scottish Alcohol Research Network (SARN) and the Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS) warmly invite you to join us online on Thursday 25 February from 12:30-14:00 GMT for the second Alcohol Occasionals event of 2021.
The 59th session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD59) will take place from February 8 to 17 in 2021.
The priority theme is “Socially just transition towards sustainable development: the role of digital technologies on social development and well-being of all.”
Wednesday 17th February 2020, 1-2pm
Claire Melia: 'Language matters: Contemporary discursive constructions of alcohol use.' This talk draws upon research surrounding the prominent discourses used to account for alcohol use across a range of contexts. Analysis considers the impact of these constructions in attributing blame and the associated stigma for alcohol use issues.
