A new CAMH-led pilot is helping young people understand the risks of alcohol use during pregnancy and how to prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
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nippon.com
(Japan) - Skeptical of Alcohol’s Social Benefits, Japan’s Gen Z Hardly
Drinks
The Tokyo marketing firm Mery conducted a survey in July of 300 people in
their twenties to gauge their views on alcohol consumption. When asked how
often they drink, the most common response by far, at 44.0%, was “never.”
Including those who have less than one drink a month, the category of
respondents who hardly drink at all rises to 59.3%.
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The
Brussels Times (Belgium) - EU risks promoting alcohol via 'misleading'
label, says Belgian Health Ministry
Belgium is opposing an EU proposal to label wine with up to 6% alcohol as
“low-alcohol” over concerns it is misleading and harms public health, according
to the Belgian Ministry of Health.
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RNZ (New
Zealand) - Regulation Minister David Seymour won't rule out label changes
for nicotine, tobacco, alcohol
David Seymour says changes to warning labels for tobacco, nicotine and
alcohol products are on the table in a labelling review by his Ministry for
Regulation.
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Newsroom
(New Zealand) - Government ‘prioritising alcohol industry over health’
The Government’s decision to reverse its support to limit the trading hours
of off-licences, and also to remove the ability of communities to object to
alcohol licences, will do nothing to reduce alcohol harm
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PR Newswire
(USA) - Alcohol Justice Calls on HHS Leadership to Release Crucial Alcohol
Harm Study
Alcohol Justice calls on Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to release the suppressed Alcohol
Intake and Health report, and let the state of the science guide the
forthcoming USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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CTV News
(Canada) - Study finds rising rates of alcohol-related liver disease among
young Canadian women
A Canadian study is raising alarms about a sharp rise in alcohol-related
liver disease among young women.
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IOL (South
Africa) - Stop FASD from stealing futures: South Africa's urgent call to
action for awareness
South Africa has the highest rate of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
(FASD) in the world. This serious issue needs our attention, especially with
International FASD Awareness Day coming up on 9 September.
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IAS Blog - Denial,
Blackouts and the Law
A discussion of how alcohol memory lapses and distortions cause problems for
litigants, lawyers and others in the courts. This paper is aimed at lawyers and
other people working in the legal profession and the courts system.
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NordAN - Changing
the narrative on suicide, with alcohol in focus
Today, 10 September, is World Suicide Prevention Day, led globally by the
International Association for Suicide Prevention. The 2025 theme is Changing
the Narrative on Suicide, which encourages individuals, communities,
organisations and governments to start open and honest conversations, reduce
stigma, and build cultures of understanding and support.
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The Good
Lobby - Europe’s Budget Blindspot is Alcohol (Tax Reform)
The European Union’s upcoming 2028-2034 budget cycle offers a unique
opportunity to align policies with the values of fairness, health and
sustainability that European citizens demand.
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Williams
Cancer Institute - Every Drink Counts: The Impact of Alcohol on Cancer
Talking about alcohol often evokes images of celebrations, social gatherings,
or moments of relaxation. However, in recent years scientific research has
shown that drinking is far from harmless and that its impact on health is much
more serious than previously thought, especially in relation to cancer.
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NordAN - Today
is international FASD day: what is new across the nordic and baltic region
Today, 9 September, communities worldwide mark International FASD Day to
symbolise the nine months of pregnancy. The message is simple, alcohol and
pregnancy do not mix.
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