Taking pleasure seriously: Should alcohol research say more about fun? ‘No safe level’ advocates must take note

J Morris; Emma Davies

doi:10.1111/add.70050

Taking pleasure seriously: Should alcohol research say more about fun? ‘No safe level’ advocates must take note

J Morris, Emma Davies

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Nicholls and Hunt propose three arguments why pleasure should be taken more seriously in alcohol research and policy debates. We concur with each, but here focus on the pragmatic case; namely, that ignoring the experienced pleasures of drinking can undermine public health efforts towards reducing alcohol harm.

Original language	English
Journal	Addiction (Abingdon, England)
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/add.70050
Publication status	Published - 14 Mar 2025

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