Luke B. Wilson

Health Economist. Research Fellow @SARG_ScHARR, University of Sheffield and Lego nerd.

[Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs @JSADJournal]

Solitary Drinkers in Great Britain: How Do Their Sociodemographic Characteristics, Consumption Patterns & Drinking Occasions Differ From Those Who Drink With Others? (new @JSADjournal 86/1)
@VoodooEcon @JHolmesSheff @robpryce @alessasso @AbigailStevely
https://t.co/zogOXVDMIE

[SARG - SCHARR @SARG_SCHARR]

Today we've released our first Budget Briefing Note exploring the potential health and economic consequences of tobacco and alcohol tax changes announced in the Autumn Budget. We plan to publish similar briefing notes following future UK Budgets https://t.co/9jTBnp2A7r

[SARG - SCHARR @SARG_SCHARR]

*New paper* published in @ijdrugpolicy looking at trends in alcohol expenditure among risky drinkers in England 2014–2023. Led by @DrSarahEJackson with @MelissaOldham @VictimOfMaths @ClaireVGarnett @VoodooEcon @JHolmesSheff @jamiebrown10 https://t.co/QtVaJeeBA5

[John Holmes @JHolmesSheff]

**New SARG paper*** Estimating the effect of transitioning to a strength-based alcohol tax system on alcohol consumption and health outcomes: a modelling study of tax reform in England
https://t.co/hTVHHVOOR8

[Sheffield Alcohol Study @alcoholstudyUoS]

***** NEW STUDY *****
We are looking for volunteers who are at least 21 years old, consume 28+ alcohol units per week, and want to cut down their drinking. Taking part will involve providing 3 weeks of daily breathalyser readings and coming to our lab for some in-person sessions.

[SARG - SCHARR @SARG_SCHARR]

**New SARG paper** 'How did the ‘whistle-to-whistle’ ban affect gambling advertising on TV? A live football matching study' published in @AddictResTheory By @McgraneEllen @robpryce @VoodooEcon @field_matt @LGoyder https://t.co/PoimCsqVgB

[anna wilding @economicsanna]

In collaboration with the @UK_HESG ECR Committee, Emma (@EJ_MCM ) and I are conducting a webinar.

Discussions can be daunting. We hope this will break down barriers and help more researchers volunteer to discuss as well as chair sessions.

Sign up here
https://t.co/TGRCSBD55V

[Luke B. Wilson @VoodooEcon]

@MelissaOldham The Outtake. He was initially unsure. A small hint of side-eye

[Luke B. Wilson @VoodooEcon]

Patatas' first visit. #dogsatpollingstations

[SARG - SCHARR @SARG_SCHARR]

Brilliant to have @MelissaOldham from @ucl here at @SCHARRSheffield this afternoon speaking about her work assessing the effectiveness of the Drink Less app for reducing alcohol consumption. Thank you for a fascinating talk Melissa!😀

[The University of Sheffield @sheffielduni]

🚭A smoke-free England? It's not just about health. A new study led by @sheffielduni in collaboration with @UniofNottingham reveals it could boost the economy by £10.9 billion a year.

That's £1776 per smoker & £246 for everyone.

Read more👇
https://t.co/K4fx5dpOWY

[SARG - SCHARR @SARG_SCHARR]

New SARG study shows that going smoke-free could redirect almost £11 billion a year into local economies - research led by Dr Damon Morris and @drduncgillespie with collaborators at @UniofNottingham https://t.co/7n3ZQfwBB8 @SCHARRSheffield

[SARG - SCHARR @SARG_SCHARR]

Team SARG will be in action @UKSBM this week with @VoodooEcon talking about no- and low-alcohol drinks, Anna Butters on Dry January and @maddyhenney on food insecurity. Find out more 👇
https://t.co/0RwzrCZ6ru #UKSBM2024

[Luke B. Wilson @VoodooEcon]

@e_zucchelli @UamTeh @UAM_Madrid Congratulations!

[SARG - SCHARR @SARG_SCHARR]

We're currently looking for a Research Associate in Alcohol and Public Health to come and work with us as part of the new NIHR-funded Addictions Policy Research Unit. Further job details at https://t.co/BEyUHQjM7f and the deadline for applications is 19th February.

[SARG - SCHARR @SARG_SCHARR]

Today we published the first in a series of monitoring reports which provide a comprehensive look at sales and consumption of no- and low-alcohol drinks in Great Britain.

[SARG - SCHARR @SARG_SCHARR]

**New SARG report** - a report on the need for gambling disorder treatment in England has been published on https://t.co/TkOFMxFMwZ today @field_matt @robpryce @VoodooEcon @shwardle @GlaGamRes
https://t.co/FPlxowzYeB

[Luke B. Wilson @VoodooEcon]

@VictimOfMaths @benlcollins This looks incredible!

[Duncan Gillespie @drduncgillespie]

Our work on joining up alcohol and tobacco policy began with academics and policymakers from around the UK. 1/7
https://t.co/8FewtkiMMJ

[SARG - SCHARR @SARG_SCHARR]

Sheffield Alcohol Research Group (SARG) is now Sheffield Addictions Research Group! We're excited to announce our new name, which reflects our expanding research portfolio and commitment to understanding and addressing all forms of addiction https://t.co/H7nWWcWctW