Rachel Herring

Dr. Rachel Herring is a Senior Research Fellow at Middlesex University's Department of Mental Health & Social Work. Her work focuses on alcohol policy, substance misuse, and social interventions. She holds a PhD in governance and mega-sporting events from Middlesex University (2006). Her research spans maternal health interventions, youth drinking trends, and policy analysis, with significant contributions to understanding alcohol harm reduction strategies in non-medical settings.

Key research interests include:

• Alcohol policy and its societal impacts
• Intergenerational substance misuse and family support systems
• Public health approaches to licensing and treatment
• Cultural dimensions of drinking behavior

Her recent publications analyze declining youth drinking patterns, media representation of alcohol, and the efficacy of interventions for vulnerable mothers. She collaborates with organizations like Alcohol Research UK and the Alcohol Health Alliance on policy advocacy. Current projects include cross-national studies on drug policy impacts and stakeholder engagement in substance use interventions.

Dr. Herring has advised on initiatives such as the Hummingbirds service for birth mothers and co-led studies on alcohol harm reduction in social work settings. Her work emphasizes translating research into actionable policy frameworks.