The Month We Pretend to Care About Alcohol Do we still need Alcohol Awareness Month or just the will to act?

The Month We Pretend to Care About Alcohol - a takedown of performative "awareness" campaigns & a call for real alcohol policy reform:

leseija.substack.com/p/the-month-...

Proof of Harm Why alcohol policy isn't niche and why I won't shut up about it.

Proof of Harm - an introduction to Last Call, why I launched it, what I've seen, & where we're headed:

leseija.substack.com/p/proof-of-harm

Last Call | Substack A newsletter about the profits we protect, the harms we ignore, and the policies that could actually make public health… public. Unpacking alcohol, tobacco, and other commercial determinants of health...

hard launched my #substack this wk.

Last Call is where i unpack booze, big tobacco, & the policies we’re too comfortable ignoring.

less moral panic, more policy critique. less awareness, more accountability.

first two posts are up. read, share, & subscribe!

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Check out this research on alcohol guidelines by MSHP scholar Luis Seija!

cc: @ncsp-penn.bsky.social @penn-mshp.bsky.social @chopresearch.bsky.social @pennmedicine.bsky.social @pennldi.bsky.social

learn more about the dietary guidelines role in shaping national alcohol guidance here: policylab.chop.edu/tools-and-me...

Informing Families, Protecting Youth: The Case for Clearer Alcohol Guidelines in 200 Words Alcohol remains the most commonly used substance among youth, yet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) have historically lacked explicit guidance on its risks for children and adolescents. Witho...

the dietary guidelines tell us how to “make every bite count” - but what about every sip?

federal nutrition guidance still lacks clear alcohol messaging for youth & families.

we @policylabchop.bsky.social say it’s time to fix that.

read our blog+public comment: policylab.chop.edu/blog/informi...

Have CFTR modulators changed the need for liver and lung... : Liver Transplantation An abstract is unavailable.

#ScholarHighlights Exciting new research alert! Check out Nic Muñoz’s latest publication examining how CFTR modulators are reshaping the landscape of organ transplantation for patients w/cystic fibrosis. Read more here: journals.lww.com/lt/fulltext/...

Check out current NCSP scholar & future MedPeds hepatologist Dr. Luis Seija in Scientific American!

His key advice: I’m not trying to take away your autonomy; I’m trying to at least give you the agency to make those informed decisions for yourself.

Is Moderate Drinking Bad for You? Here Are Safer Ways to Drink Consuming alcohol, even in moderate amounts, is associated with health harms, but participating in “Dry January” and using other strategies can help limit them

appreciative of the opportunity to be interviewed & included in this incredibly important @sciam.bsky.social piece on the health risks of alcohol & practical guidance for drinking safely.

read here: www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-...

Another federal report on alcohol finds even moderate drinking carries risks A new major federal report says having more than seven drinks per week carries a 1 in 1,000 risk of dying from alcohol use.

A new major federal report says having more than seven drinks per week carries a 1 in 1,000 risk of dying from alcohol use.

Investing In Safety: Reimbursing Safe Firearm Storage Counseling | Health Affairs Forefront State Medicaid organizations must encourage clinicians to prioritize firearm injury prevention.

In support of the White House's issuance of an executive order allowing state Medicaid to reimburse locked storage counseling, we provide a perspective on why this is important, effective, and cost-conscious. #healthpolicy #GVP #MedSky #2024FirearmResearchConf

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Banning mobile care in Kensington will lead to amputations, hospitalizations, maybe even death | Opinion No shirt, no shoes, no wound care? A bill proposing a ban on mobile services runs counter to best health care practices, writes street wound care nurse and researcher Eleanor Turi.

Mobile healthcare is vital to addressing the wound care crisis in Philly, especially for those experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders. A proposed bill seeks to limit these services in Kensington. People deserve care in their communities. Read more: www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...

ICYMI: my recent @statnews & @BostonGlobe piece(s) on this critical topic:

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Last week, I joined @whyy.org #Studio2 to discuss alcohol policy, its overlooked link to cancer, & explored how #PublicHealth strategies can make a lasting impact on our communities.

Listen to the episode here: whyy.org/episodes/alcohols-link-to-cancer/

Surgeon general is right: America has a drinking problem - The Boston Globe Alcohol’s privileged status keeps it safe from scrutiny.

"Alcohol-related harm and injury touches every corner of our reality, and the cost of inaction is too much. It’s time to move from questioning our relationship with alcohol to transforming it." @leseija.bsky.social
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We’re incredibly proud of our second-year scholar, @leseija.bsky.social, for publishing a compelling op-ed in STAT exploring U.S. alcohol policies and the cultural attitudes surrounding drinking. #AdvocacyInAction

The surgeon general is right: America has a drinking problem The alcohol industry relies on the myth of “responsible enjoyment” to downplay its products’ risks while spreading misinformation to stifle regulation.

in this op-ed, i discuss how america’s favorite drug, alcohol, is also its most dangerous.

i explore its normalized role in society, the challenges in holding it accountable through policy, & the cultural chokehold it has on us that hinders any meaningful progress.

www.statnews.com/2025/01/03/a...