Alcohol News - 17/2025

Globalization and Health - Framing alcohol harm in the UN context – the importance of language
The language used in WHO documents holds political power in that it may influence the subsequent course of events. This is accentuated by the normative role of WHO in global health policy and the uptake of negotiated language beyond WHO documents.
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Nature - Reducing the risk of cancer from alcohol consumption
Even a small amount of drinking can increase the chance of developing certain cancers, say researchers in Japan who have been quantifying the problem and developing new diagnostic tools.
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Medscape - Older Adults Face Higher Cancer Risk From Alcohol, Even at Low or Moderate Levels
Older adults who consume even low to moderate amounts of alcohol face increased cancer risks, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
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Forbes - 8 Science-Backed Health Reasons For Quitting Alcohol Now
Alcohol holds a paradoxical place in modern life — celebrated for its ability to enhance social connection — but also associated with health risks.
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The Irish Independent (Ireland) - No review of plan for alcohol-label warnings, Department of Health insists
The Department of Health says there is no review of the plan to attach warning labels to alcohol from next year, even though Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has said the issue would have to be looked at again, in the context of the US tariffs.
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IAS Blog - Are teenage alcohol-related harms matching declines in consumption?
Our team investigated trends in adolescent alcohol-related harms in high-income countries around the world. The results indicated that although harms have been declining in some countries, they usually have not kept up with declines in consumption.
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Alcohol Change (UK) - Men's Health Strategy: Five things to know about men and alcohol
A consultation for the UK’s first Men's Health Strategy has begun, forming part of the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan to fix the NHS. In this explainer, we set out five things you need to know about men’s alcohol consumption – and what Alcohol Change UK wants to see in the strategy.
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Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (Ireland) - Ireland must stay the course on alcohol labelling
The Alcohol Health Alliance, of which the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland is a founding member, today called on Government ministers to introduce, without delay, health labelling on alcohol products.
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NordAN (Sweden) - IOGT-NTO: Vote No to farm sales to protect public health
Tomorrow, the Swedish parliament will vote on farm sales of alcohol, a decision that threatens to abolish the Swedish alcohol monopoly and open up private alcohol sales. The proposal violates EU law and will lead to the loss of Systembolagets exclusive rights.
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Reuters (Sweden) - Sweden to allow microbreweries to sell beer to visitors after a 'lecture'
Sweden will allow its microbreweries, vineyards and distilleries to sell their drinks on-site to visitors, in a relaxation of strict rules on alcohol sales that aim to protect public health and which have been in place since 1955.
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Alcohol Awareness (France) - The false lead
The French National Cancer Institute (INCa) has launched a creative social media campaign to reach 18–25-year-olds with a powerful message: cancer prevention starts early. Running throughout April, the campaign features four short videos on TikTok and Snapchat that mimic the style and tone of generation Z.
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FASD News - 15/2025

Tuesday June 10^th 2025

FASD Conference 2025: FASD in The UK: Shaping Future Research and Practice

Social Sciences | University of Salford

 

Please join us at the University of Salford on Tuesday, 10th June 2025 for a pivotal conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) as we explore the latest advances in research and its impact on practice in the UK. This event is designed for health and social care practitioners, educators, those working in the voluntary and charity sectors, and researchers seeking to deepen their understanding of FASD. The conference is co-created with families with lived experience, ensuring that families are at the heart of the discussions.

Why Attend?

·         Learn from Experts and Families: Discover the latest research on FASD, with key presentations shaped by the expertise of both leading researchers and the lived experiences of families. These insights will directly inform practice and policy development in the UK.

·         Networking Opportunities: Engage with a diverse community of professionals, including healthcare providers, educators, researchers, and most importantly, families who have navigated the challenges of FASD. This is a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge and form new collaborations.

·         Practical and Technical Insights: Main sessions will offer accessible and relevant information that can be applied in your work, while parallel sessions will delve deeper into more technical aspects of the field. User-friendly summaries of complex research will be available. You’ll leave with tangible tools to support your work, all framed within the context of real-world experiences.

This conference offers more than just academic knowledge; it is an opportunity to contribute to the conversation and impact future research and practices that will support those affected by FASD in the UK.

NEWS and ARTICLES
News-Medical (Sweden) - Swedish study highlights prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
Out of 206 fourth-grade students, 19 met criteria for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. This was found in a pilot study conducted at the University of Gothenburg. The results indicate that birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy may be as common in Sweden as in several other European countries.
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NZ Herald (New Zealand) - ROCKING THE RED SHOES
BREAKFAST was off the menu today for the Tairawhiti Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder Group.
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Irish Examiner (Ireland) - Silent epidemic of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder 'coming down the road at us fast and furiously'
The Government is being urged to recognise foetal alcohol spectrum disorder as a disability by a support group which warns it is a silent epidemic “coming down the road at us fast and furiously”.
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Todayville (Canada) - Red Deer RCMP receive 2021 FASD Champion Award
Members of the Red Deer RCMP’s Community Policing unit were honoured with the Central Alberta FASD Network’s 2021 FASD Champion Award last month.
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CBC (Canada) - Judge acquits vulnerable man of murder due to 'oppressive' Winnipeg police interrogation
A man described as a vulnerable person with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder was acquitted of second-degree murder last month, after a Winnipeg judge found his police statement was made up of details he fabricated under pressure — as two detectives took turns screaming at him "at the top of their lungs" — and barred it from being used as evidence in his trial.
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FASD-CAN (New Zealand) - Northland Psychologist cuts off dreadlocks to raise money for FASD-CAN
Every year up to 3,000 babies are born with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in Aotearoa, New Zealand — a preventable but incurable brain-based disorder that impacts the lives of families for a lifetime.
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CanFASD - World Health Day 2025: Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures
Monday was World Health Day – an annual global event which provides an opportunity to highlight pressing health issues affecting communities worldwide. This year’s theme, Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures, underscores the importance of supporting maternal and newborn health.
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VIDEOS and MATERIALS
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute - Supporting Young Children with FASD
This video provides basic information about FASD and how to support young children with diagnosed or undiagnosed FASD. The tips provided can also be helpful for parents and caregivers in different contexts.
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FASD United (formerly NOFAS) - Patima Sing-Eisen - FASD Research Conference 2025
What a Diagnosis Could Mean. 9th International Research Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
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Health Nexus Santé - Discovering FASD Later in Life: Understanding and Embracing a Late Diagnosis
In this virtual training, Nancy Lockwood interviews Reinier deSmit about receiving an FASD diagnosis at the age of 56. Reinier shares how he always felt different but never knew why until his diagnosis provided clarity and self-acceptance. He discusses the impact on his relationships, health, and finances, as well as the challenges and benefits of disclosure.
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FASD United (formerly NOFAS) - FASD at Mid-Life: What Have We Learned? - FASD Research Conference 2025
At the 9th International Research Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Dr. Susan Stoner from the University of Washington presented on "FASD at mid-life: what have we learned?", highlighting emerging research on mental health and substance use, physical characteristics and conditions associated with FASD in midlife, and areas where affected individuals show similarities or strengths compared to their peers.
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FASD United (formerly NOFAS) - FASD: What's in a Name? - FASD Research Conference 2025
At the 9th International Research Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Prof. Elizabeth Elliott led a roundtable titled "FASD: what's in a name?" examining the utility and implications of FASD as a diagnostic term, including its links to stigma, confidentiality, and access to care, while exploring evolving understandings of neurodevelopmental conditions and their broader societal impacts.
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FASD United (formerly NOFAS) - Paternal Drinking and the Epigenetic Influences on FASD - FASD Research Conference 2025
At the 9th International Research Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Dr. Michael C. Golding presented on "Paternal drinking and the epigenetic influences on mitochondrial function, child health, and FASD," exploring how paternal alcohol use affects offspring through epigenetic mechanisms, impacts sperm and mitochondrial function, and may interact with maternal drinking to influence FASD outcomes.
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FASD United (formerly NOFAS) - Laura Bousquet - FASD Research Conference 2025
At the 9th International Research Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, self-advocate and FASD United Family Navigator Laura Bousquet presented "Nothing about us without us: exploring possibilities for thriving with FASD," sharing insights from lived experience and emphasizing the importance of including individuals with FASD in shaping the supports and systems that affect their lives.
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Me and My FASD - Why an FASD Diagnosis Matters and the Importance of Staying Positive
In this video Professor Raja Mukherjee, who is the UK's leading FASD specialist, talks with Georgia and Paul - two young adults with FASD - about why having a diagnosis matters.
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FASD United (formerly NOFAS) - Modifiable Lifestyle Factors to Support Neurodevelopment in FASD - FASD Research Conference 2025
At the 9th International Research Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Dr. Jeffrey Wozniak and Dr. Blake Gimbel presented on "Modifiable lifestyle factors to support neurodevelopment in individuals with FASD," highlighting evidence-based strategies such as nutrition, sleep, and exercise that can positively influence brain development and functioning in people with FASD.
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FASDSUCCESS - #076 The Bofenkamps: An FASD Family Divided Then United
Today I chat with my good friend, and Caregiver Kickstart Coaching program alumni, Christine and her daughter Angelina. Not only has their relationship improved in the last year, since getting real about FASD, and working through their grief and loss, they have emerged the other side and are kicking some advocacy ass right now in their home state of Kansas.
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FASD United (formerly NOFAS) - The Collaborative Initiative on FASD (CIFASD) Symposium: Part I - FASD Research Conference 2025
At the 9th International Research Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, the first part of the CIFASD symposium featured presentations by Drs. Edward Riley, Amanda Mahnke, Claire Coles, and Blake Gimbel, offering insights into the Collaborative Initiative on FASD's current research, including the use of microRNAs as biomarkers, long-term health impacts of prenatal alcohol exposure, and advanced brain imaging to study neurodevelopment in individuals with FASD.
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FASD United (formerly NOFAS) - The Collaborative Initiative on FASD (CIFASD) Symposium: Part II - FASD Research Conference 2025
At the 9th International Research Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, the second part of the CIFASD symposium featured presentations by Drs. Michael Suttie, Miguel del Campo, Jeffrey Wozniak, Christie Petrenko, and Cristiano Tapparello, highlighting advances in 3D imaging for diagnosing facial features of FASD, evaluation methods for dysmorphology, combined brain stimulation and cognitive training interventions, and the use of digital tools to improve access to care across the lifespan.
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FASD United (formerly NOFAS) - We Can Destigmatize FASD - Video from International FASD Research Conference 2025
This interactive full-day pre-conference session builds on the dialogue started at the 2017 Pre-Conference in Vancouver, and will focus on the pervasive stigma and stereotypes associated with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
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Patricia Kasper, Your FASD Coach - The Now What: Tools for Parenting & Understanding FASD with Antonia Rathbun Lindsey
In this captivating episode of Living with FASD, host Patti Kasper reunites with the insightful Antonia Rathbun Lindsay to celebrate the impending release of her highly anticipated book, Parenting Your Porcupine: Tools for Working with Children with FASD, Drug Effects, and Other Neurodiversities.
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Early Years TV - Free Video: Dr Carolyn Blackburn on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Dr Carolyn Blackburn has worked in childcare and education for 20 years and has established a reputation for supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities.
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RESEARCH
East Tennessee State University - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Implications and Interventions
This study examines socioeconomic and healthcare barriers contributing to underdiagnosis and limited educational interventions in this region (Department of Education, 2021).
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European Journal of Paediatric Neurology - Transcranial magnetic stimulation in children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: A randomised, crossover pilot-trial
In this crossover study, we evaluated the feasibility and effects of high-frequency 10Hz-rTMS and iTBS over the left and right DLPFC, respectively, in children with FASD. Real low-frequency 1Hz-rTMS – expected to have no effect on FASD-symptoms – was used as control.
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Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research - Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder identification in Australia: A qualitative analysis of perspectives from psychologists and individuals with lived and living experience
Recognition of the impact of PAE is growing in Australia; however, there is a need to embed this topic within university training for psychologists.
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Eastern Ukrainian Medical Journal - EFFECTS OF PRENATAL ALCOHOL EXPOSURE ON CHILD HEALTH
Clinical observation of a child with FAS in the neonatal period correlates with data from the literature on the impact of high doses of alcohol on fetal development, which leads to the formation of congenital malformations, mainly in the central nervous system and complicates the course of postnatal adaptation due to severe neurological disorders.
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health - Suboptimal industry adherence to the design specifications of the mandatory pregnancy warning label
The findings indicate that the application of the mandatory pregnancy warning label may be suboptimal in the Australian alcohol market. The lower adherence among spirits and wine products is concerning given their higher alcohol content.
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Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research - Prenatal alcohol exposure alters brain structure and neurocognitive outcomes for 6- to 7-year-old children in a South African birth cohort
This study suggests that there is persistent altered brain structural development in children with PAE, consistent with previous findings in this cohort at infancy and age 2–3 years.
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Pediatrics & Neonatology - Does Supplementation of Choline During or After Pregnancies Exposed to Alcohol Improve Neurocognitive Development of Children? A Meta-Analysis
Supplementation of choline in either period could benefit neurocognitive development in children of heavy-drinking mothers.
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Autism Research - Prenatal Maternal Alcohol Exposure During the First Trimester of Pregnancy in Relation to Early Learning Ability, Behavioral Problems, and Autistic Traits in Preschool Children With or Without Autism Spectrum Disorder
As expected, our findings suggest that PAE-FT is associated with adverse behavioral development of children regardless of ASD status. However, PAE-FT may exacerbate autism-specific developmental problems and learning difficulties in children with ASD.
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NeoReviews - Plans of Safe Care in Substance-Exposed Infants: Components, Complexities, and Collaboration
Plans of Safe Care, first mentioned in US federal legislation in 2003, are intended to address the health and safety of infants and families impacted by prenatal substance exposure.
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Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research - Maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy andchild development: Role of ADH1B and ALDH2 genepolymorphisms—The Yamanashi Adjunct Study of the JapanEnvironment and Children's Study
The role of polymorphisms in genes regulating alcohol metabolism, particularly those modulating the impact of prenatal alcohol exposure on the neurodevelopment of offspring, remains inconclusive.
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J Midwifery Womens Health - Perinatal Substance Use Disorder Educational Content in US Midwifery Training Programs: A Survey
Program directors identified several barriers to enhanced PSUD education and clinical experience for their students, including lack of dedicated perinatal addiction clinicians, lack of faculty expertise, lack of time in the curriculum, and lack of time by faculty, among others.
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Midwifery - Pregnancy, risk behaviors and adverse reproductive outcomes: Is preconception care working in Italy?
Our survey showed a limited use of the preconception visit among Italian women. It may represent a valid resource to improve the folic acid supplementation and immunization before pregnancy.
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IN OTHER LANGUAGES
WELT Podcast (Germany) - Diagnose FASD — Alkohol in der Schwangerschaft und die Folgen
Studien gehen davon aus, dass etwa jede vierte Frau in Deutschland Alkohol trinkt, während sie schwanger ist. Ab welcher Menge schadet Alkohol dem Ungeborenen? Welche körperlichen und psychischen Folgen hat der Konsum für das Kind?
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Göteborgs Universitet (Sweden) - Alkoholskador hos barn kan vara underskattade
Av 206 fjärdeklassare hade 19 tecken på skador som orsakats av alkohol i fosterlivet. Det visar en pilotstudie vid Göteborgs universitet.
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FASD Suomi (Finland) - Webinaari: Miten FASD vaikuttaa lapseen?
FASD (fetal alcohol spectrum disorders) tarkoittaa alkoholin aiheuttamien sikiövaurioiden laajaa kirjoa. Webinaarissa käsitellään sitä, miten FASD vaikuttaa lapsen kehitykseen ja miten tukea FASD-lasta ja -nuorta.
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Alcohol News - 15/2025

University of Stirling - New study sheds light on African alcohol industry activity
The Norwegian Oil Fund is investing in alcohol companies that market their products to people in sub-Saharan Africa in ways not permitted in Norway, a new study led by the University of Stirling has found.
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The Guardian  - Women should avoid all alcohol to reduce risk of breast cancer, charity says
Women should avoid alcohol altogether to reduce their risk of breast cancer, a charity has warned. The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has published a review of evidence on how diet and lifestyle factors can play a role in the development of the disease.
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News-Medical - Combined use of alcohol and cannabis could fuel addiction risks
Many young adults drink alcohol and use cannabis together, at the same time, as a coping mechanism or to relieve stress. A recent study from the University of Missouri School of Medicine found that people may perceive fewer negative effects of alcohol if they are also using cannabis at the same time, potentially leading to alcohol use disorder, alcohol-related harms and drunk driving.
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CNN - Heavy drinking linked with lasting impact on the brain, study finds
Heavy drinking is associated with increased risk of a type of brain injury linked with memory and thinking problems. That’s according to a new study in which researchers defined heavy drinking as eight or more alcoholic drinks per week.
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Medscape (France) - Alcohol Use in Women Needs More Attention From HCPs
Alcohol is often overlooked as a critical health issue for women, but the French National Authority for Health (HAS) aims to change this perception.
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RTE.ie (Ireland) - Alcohol warning labels do not need to be 'examined again' – AAI
The Chairperson of Alcohol Action Ireland has said he does not believe the issue of health warnings on alcohol needs to be "examined again", despite a claim from the Minister for Finance that it may be necessary following the introduction of trade tariffs by the United States.
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STAT (USA) - Government shuts CDC office focused on alcohol-related harms and prevention
A small office that produced data on alcohol-related deaths and harms, and worked on policies to reduce them, has been shuttered by the Trump administration. Those involved with the work say it was the only group in the federal government focused on preventing excessive drinking and the many problems associated with it, including chronic diseases.
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CU Anschutz newsroom - Negative Effects of Alcohol Can Be Magnified in Older Adults
Everyone needs to be careful when it comes to over-imbibing in alcohol, but the issue can be especially problematic for older adults. Research shows that people older than 60 are not only more likely to binge drink, but they are also more apt to suffer negative effects from alcohol due to age-related changes in the body.
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Brno Daily (Czech Republic) - Experts Call For Restrictions On The Availability of Alcohol in the Czech Republic
Yesterday, on the occasion of World Health Day (7 April), dozens of experts presented a call to politicians to protect public health by restricting the availability of alcohol in the Czech Republic.
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Indaily SA (South Africa) - Proposed changes to alcohol laws will reduce harm and save lives
Domestic, family and sexual violence is a national epidemic and one of the most complex, wicked problems we face. It takes an incalculable toll on our communities, with impacts that are felt across generations.
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Medical Xpress (UK) - Increase in alcohol deaths in England an 'acute crisis,' say researchers
The persistent higher rate of alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an "acute crisis" requiring urgent action from the government, according to a new study led by researchers at UCL and the University of Sheffield.
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IAS Blog  - Despite what many parents think, allowing teenagers to try alcohol at any age is harmful
Parents play an important role in teaching their children about alcohol. A common view is that allowing teenagers to try alcohol under parental supervision can be effective at promoting responsible drinking.
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Alcohol Change UK - A wake-up call: our new research into alcohol harm across the drinking spectrum
Dr Richard Piper, Chief Executive of Alcohol Change UK, shares his thoughts on the recent report 'Alcohol Harm Across the Drinking Spectrum', developed by The Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) and Alcohol Change UK.
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NordAN (Sweden) - Risky drinking among young men has halved in 20 years
While risky drinking is decreasing among younger age groups, it is on the rise among those over 45. This is shown in a compilation by IQ based on statistics from the Public Health Agency of Sweden.
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NordAN (Sweden) - Alcohol-related harm in children may be underestimated
Out of 206 fourth-grade students, 19 showed signs of harm caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. This is the finding of a pilot study conducted at the University of Gothenburg.
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Alcohol and Cancer - Ethanol under EU scrutiny: what's the story?
The European Union is currently reviewing ethanol—a chemical best known as the key ingredient in alcoholic beverages—due to concerns over its potential health risks. But the spotlight this time isn't on alcohol as a drink but rather on ethanol as a disinfectant.
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Alcohol and Cancer - Leadership matters
When information comes from a trusted, high-level source, people listen. This simple yet profound truth has been clearly demonstrated in recent months through the increased public awareness of alcohol's cancer risks following authoritative communications from leading public health officials and institutions.
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Alcohol and Cancer - Alcohol causes cancer, and less than 1 drink can increase your risk − a cancer biologist explains how
Alcohol, whether consumed regularly or only on special occasions, takes a toll on your body. From your brain and heart, to your lungs and muscles, to your gastrointestinal and immune systems, alcohol has broad harmful effects on your health – including causing cancer.
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Alcohol News - 14/2025

NordAN (Denmark) - New figures from TUBA: Addiction runs in families
If your parents struggle with alcohol or drug addiction, there’s a good chance your grandparents did too. New data from the organization TUBA shows that addiction problems are passed down through generations.
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PsyPost - Prenatal hormone exposure may shape alcohol drinking habits, new research suggests
A new study published in the American Journal of Human Biology suggests that the length of your fingers—specifically the ratio between your index and ring fingers—might predict how much alcohol you consume.
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Neuroscience News - Heavy Alcohol Use Causes Long-Term Brain Damage
For the first time, scientists have shown how heavy alcohol use leads to long-term cognitive impairments by damaging brain circuits responsible for decision-making. In a rat model, animals exposed to high alcohol levels performed significantly worse on a complex, shifting-reward task, even after nearly three months of sobriety.
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Lincolnshire County Council (UK) - Support for those affected by others' drug and alcohol use
Lincolnshire County Council has appointed Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership to deliver its support service for friends and family members affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use.
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SWI swissinfo.ch (Switzerland) - Active seniors consume more alcohol, study finds
People over 60 who are physically active drink more alcohol than so-called ‘couch potatoes’ who prefer a more sedentary lifestyle.
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Johns Hopkins University - Study reveals how alcohol abuse damages cognition
For the first time, researchers demonstrated in an animal how heavy alcohol use leads to long-term behavioral issues by damaging brain circuits critical for decision-making.
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Phnom Penh Post (Cambodia) - Action needed to address rising alcohol consumption among Cambodian youth
A new policy white paper released yesterday, March 31, by the Southeast Asia Public Policy Institute (SEAPPI) and the Asian Vision Institute (AVI) is sounding the alarm on the concerning rates of alcohol consumption among young people in Cambodia.
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News-Medical - Smartwatches provide a more accurate picture of people's daily drinking habits than current methods
Alcohol harm costs NHS England £3.5 billion annually, with 70 people dying every day from alcohol-related causes in the UK. According to new University of Bristol-led research smartwatches could provide a more accurate picture of people's daily drinking habits than current methods.
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Drug & Alcohol Testing Association of Canada (DATAC) - Allowing teens to drink at home can lead to heavier use later: Study
According to the results of a new study, parents allowing adolescents to consume alcoholic drinks — or even just letting them taste alcohol — can lead to heavier drinking and alcohol-related issues later in life.
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Nuffield Trust (England) - Deaths from drinking are at a record high: does England need a new alcohol strategy?
Bea Taylor looks at the latest trends in drinking and alcohol-related harm, and explores whether the last unified national alcohol strategy needs to be updated.
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IAS Blog - Policies that single out pregnant people’s drinking aren’t working, but there are other policies that appear to help
Most states in the United States have had one or more pregnancy-specific alcohol policies (government policies that single-out pregnant people’s alcohol consumption) for decades.  But, until recently, there has been very little research about the effects of these policies.
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IAS Blog - Gone but not forgotten: Why was the Northern Territory’s Minimum Unit Price removed?
Australia’s Northern Territory has removed its Minimum Unit Price (MUP) for alcohol as of the first of March. The removal of the MUP was an election promise of the incoming Country Liberal Party (CLP), who had opposed the introduction of the policy in 2018 by the Territory Labor Party.
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NordAN (Finland) - EHYT's corrective package for the government’s mid-term review: four observations on Prime Minister Orpo’s substance use and gambling policy
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s government will hold its mid-term review in April 2025. From the perspective of preventive substance work, the government’s mid-term balance sheet is far from flattering.
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Alcohol Research Group (USA) - New Study Reveals Why Alcohol Use Increased During the Pandemic
A new study published today in PLOS One uncovers key social and environmental factors that drove a significant rise in alcohol consumption during COVID-19. Researchers from the Alcohol Research Group, a program of the Public Health Institute, found that increased alcohol availability and accessibility, and drinking as a coping mechanism, played a major role in shaping drinking behaviors during the pandemic.
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Annenberg Public Policy Center (USA) - Awareness Grows of Cancer Risk From Alcohol Consumption
Public awareness of the link between drinking alcohol and an elevated risk of cancer has grown since last fall, with more than half of Americans now saying that regularly consuming alcohol increases your chances of later developing cancer, according to a survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center.
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