
I-CAAN
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I-CAAN
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I-CAAN. People powered change. The Irish Community Action on Alcohol Network. Unlocking the power and potential of communities to reduce alcohol harm.



Inspiring afternoon 'Hey Corporations: leave those kids alone" looking at impact of & action to counteract corporations 'grooming' of young people re alcohol, vaping, unhealthy foods etc. @ICAANnetwork @AlcoholForum @HW_DSKWW





Brilliant event on the way, early summer, what's not to love? Speakers will include May VanSchakwyk and @petticrewmark. exploring impact of corporate strategies across alcohol, gambling, tobacco, vaping and ultra processed food industries on young people.






I spoke to Paula Leonard CEO of the @AlcoholForum today on Near FM about her and other's advocacy for Irish schools and family resource centres to have no formal ties with the gambling industry body the Gambling Awareness Trust / Gambling Care: youtube.com/watch?v=zaRwgf… @NearFM



This week on #TalkingHealthandWellbeing #podcast, CEO of Alcohol Forum Ireland joins us to discuss the wide range of services and supports Alcohol Forum Ireland are providing, from community action on alcohol to family support and rehabilitation services: bit.ly/3Uk7uiB

#BMJInvestigation Public health experts are calling for a ban on alcohol industry funded education programmes in UK universities and schools, which they say normalise drinking and downplay the long term health risks of #alcohol bmj.com/content/385/bm…



