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Sir Ian Gilmore and Mark Bellis on health and inequalities
Sir Ian Gilmore starts the talk on inequalities in health between social classes in the UK and the increasing gap between the rich and the poor. He also stresses that in society there should be an equity of opportunity to have a healthy lifestyle.

Mark Bellis talks on forthcoming work titled "Understanding the Alcohol Harm Paradox to focus the development of interventions". He examines the reasons of why the poorest people in Britain who consume reasonably similar amount of alcohol seem to suffer twice the levels of alcohol related harm. 





David Foxcroft on early development and adverse outcomes and different prevention approaches
Dr David Foxcroft discusses some of the latest research into alcohol education and prevention in schools, in particular the impact of programmes such as the Good Behaviour Game and the Strengthening Families Programme. 
Alasdair Forsyth on Kathryn Graham's work on Safer Bars
Alasdair introduces the idea of safer bars, referencing Kate Graham's work on the features of alcohol and violence in those settings
Alasdair Forsyth on 'Raising the Bar', Kathryn Graham, and his work in Glasgow
Alasdair explains how he came to be working in the area of alcohol research
Alasdair Forsyth on the changing perceptions of alcohol violence and the role of bars
Alasdair explains that the relationship between alcohol and setting isn't simple and that we are learing more about patterns of drinking
Alasdair Forsyth on exclusivity as an irresponsible 'safer bar' practice
Alasdair explores how the safer bars 'manual' may be misread
Alasdair Forsyth on who causes trouble and who doesn't when drinking alcohol
Alasdair talks about the research challenging stereotypes around who causes trouble with drinking
 
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Lifeline Project and FEAD
Welcome to Lifeline and FEAD (Film Exchange on Alcohol and Drugs). This project has been shaped by the wealth of experience, openness, and knowledge of the contributors. You are invited to comment on the clips, which are supported by footnotes to which you can add. FEAD is an ongoing Lifeline Project initiative.

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