Lee Davy
Lee Davy
Responsible Drinking? It’s Just PR Spin
Responsible Drinking? It’s Just PR Spin
Responsible Drinking? It’s Just PR Spin
Saturday 5th July 2025
Lee Davy exposes the PR spin behind 'responsible drinking' coalitions in this thought-provoking episode of 1000 Days Sober Podcast.
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Episode Overview
- Alcohol industry uses 'responsible drinking' as a PR strategy.
- All forms of alcohol consumption are harmful.
- Marketing glamorises a dangerous substance.
- Transparency in advertising is crucial.
- Individual choices can drive societal change.
Moderation doesn’t make poison safe, it just makes it socially acceptable.
Lee Davy pulls no punches in this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, as he takes aim at the alcohol industry's latest attempt to dress up its image. With a biting comparison to arsonists launching fire safety campaigns, Lee critiques the 'responsible drinking' coalition spearheaded by big names like Diageo, AB InBev, and Pernod Ricard, alongside tech giants such as Meta and Uber Eats.
He argues that this coalition is nothing but a slick PR manoeuvre designed to mask the deadly truth about alcohol consumption. Lee passionately dismantles the myth of 'responsible drinking', highlighting the inherent dangers of alcohol that are often glossed over by these campaigns. The episode invites you to question the very notion of 'harmful drinking' and challenges the misleading marketing strategies that glamorise a substance known for its destructive impact on health and relationships.
Lee's vivid imagery and unapologetic language paint a stark picture of the alcohol economy, urging you to see beyond the smoke and mirrors. He calls for honesty and transparency, likening the industry's tactics to those used by the tobacco industry, where warnings are clearly visible on packaging. Lee's message is clear: change starts with individual choices, and recognising alcohol for what it truly is—a culturally celebrated poison—is crucial.
If you're ready to face some uncomfortable truths and explore what living an alcohol-free life can mean, this episode is not one to miss. It’s an eye-opener that encourages self-reflection and a reevaluation of societal norms surrounding alcohol consumption.