Alongside his clinical and research work, David regularly contributes to mainstream media, including This Morning, Channel 4 News and ELLE magazine. Through his Instagram account, @drdavidmclaughlan, he makes behavioural science accessible, sharing practical insights and challenging stigma and misinformation about mental health and addiction.
As an ambassador for Alcohol Change UK, David is passionate about improving understanding of alcohol harm and helping people feel confident seeking support, whatever their relationship is with alcohol