It seems that Europeans don’t want to give up booze. A UN World Health Organization (WHO) report has found that nothing has changed in the continent’s drinking habits. Despite the health risks, Europeans consume an average of 9.2 litres of pure alcohol a year - making them the world’s biggest drinkers.
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DW (Germany) - Alcohol
abuse: Will liberal Germany ban teenage drinking?
In Germany, 14- to 16-year-olds are allowed to drink beer and wine in their
parents' presence. But German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach wants to amend
the Youth Protection Act to make that illegal.
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New Scientist - Why
many studies wrongly claim it’s healthy to drink a little alcohol
Drinking even small amounts of alcohol reduces your life expectancy,
rigorous studies show. Only those with serious flaws suggest that moderate
drinking is beneficial. That’s the conclusion of a review of 107 studies
looking at how drinking alcohol affects people’s risk of dying from any cause
at a particular age.
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Neuroscience News - Alcohol
Use Linked to Increased Bipolar Disorder Symptoms
Research reveals that increased alcohol consumption in individuals with
bipolar disorder can exacerbate their symptoms over time. Contrary to the
belief that alcohol acts as self-medication, the study shows no increase in
drinking due to heightened mood symptoms.
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RTE.ie (Ireland) - Alcohol
treatment cases at highest level in over a decade – HRB
The number of cases treated for problem alcohol use last year was the
highest in over a decade, according to the Health Research Board.
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Australian
Broadcasting Corporation - Zero-alcohol beverages appeal to teens and could
encourage alcohol use, Australian study finds
There are calls for better regulation of zero-alcohol beverages following
new research suggesting they condition teenagers into a "harmful"
drinking culture.
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Think Global Health - Alcohol
Industry Panics as Healthier Habits Cut Sales
Something is rotten in the state of drink. In 2023, Americans consumed less
beer than they had in a generation. Wine sales shrank for the third consecutive
year. Spirits sales were flat.
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Earth.com - Alcohol
has a hidden impact on heart health
Alcohol has long been associated with social gatherings, celebrations, and
moments of relaxation, but its impact on heart health is often overlooked and
underestimated.
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PsyPost - Adolescent
alcohol use linked to altered hippocampal structure in young adulthood
A recent study published in Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology
has uncovered a surprising link between adolescent alcohol use and brain
structure.
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British Psychological
Society (UK) - A sobering wake-up call around alcohol marketing
Like readers before me (The Psychologist, 2017), I was shocked to find a
£75 voucher for wine with my recent issue. I, like many others, have a
complicated history with alcohol and have struggled with my own alcohol use.
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SHAAP Blog - Alcohol
sponsorship – is it worth it???
In this blog, Alan Russell, the Chief Executive of Supporters Direct
Scotland (SDS), reflects on the findings of SHAAP and SDS’ recent focus group,
the need for democratic decision making in Scottish football, and his
experience of the Euros 2024.
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NordAN (Denmark) - New
survey: One in three Danes abstains from alcohol
Nearly 35 percent of Danes have consciously chosen to abstain from alcohol
in the past year, with more considering the same. This is revealed in a new
survey conducted by Voxmeter for Blue Cross Denmark.
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Alcohol Awareness
(Australia) - Be Unapologetic
Increasing awareness of the link between alcohol and cancer risks for
LGBTQ+ populations in NSW is the focus of a new campaign developed by ACON as
part of a hugely successful and ongoing partnership with the Cancer Institute
NSW.
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