Alcohol News - 44/2025

World Health Organization (WHO) - Alcohol Leaves a Mark: WHO calls for collective action to expose alcohol harms and support stronger regulation
Every drink leaves a mark – on health, on families and on societies. Behind every toast, alcohol insidiously takes its toll as a contributor to a range of negative consequences including cancers and liver disease, road crashes, violence and broken families.
https://www.who.int/westernpacific/news/item/29-10-2025-alcohol-leaves-a-mark--who-calls-for-collective-action-to-expose-alcohol-harms-and-support-stronger-regulation

Oncodaily - Over 20 Health NGOs Call for Stronger EU Action Against Alcohol during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
To mark the final week of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025, a group of 21 leading public health organisations is calling on the European Union to take decisive action against the ongoing threat of alcohol consumption as a cause of breast cancer.
https://oncodaily.com/community/alcohol-399739

Medscape - Tobacco, Alcohol, Cannabis: Are Europe’s Teens Using Less?
Substance use among 16-year-olds in France has fallen sharply over the past decade, according to findings from the 2024 European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ESPAD).
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/tobacco-alcohol-cannabis-are-europes-teens-using-less-2025a1000tal?form=fpf

NL Times (Netherlands) - Alcohol sector says it wants healthier Netherlands, but obstructing laws to achieve it
While the alcohol industry claims to promote health in the Netherlands, it has been working to oppose legislation, according to new research from Amsterdam UMC.
https://nltimes.nl/2025/10/30/alcohol-sector-says-wants-healthier-netherlands-obstructing-laws-achieve

MD Anderson Cancer Center (USA) - Americans have widespread misbeliefs about the cancer risks of alcohol, study finds
Despite clear evidence linking alcohol use to increased cancer risks, public awareness of this connection remains low in the U.S., according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Researchers found that more than half of American adults (52.9%) did not know alcohol affects cancer risk.
https://www.mdanderson.org/newsroom/research-newsroom/americans-have-widespread-misbeliefs-about-the-cancer-risks-of-a.h00-159780390.html

www.polskieradio.pl (Poland) - Kraków night alcohol curbs leave ER volumes unchanged, but police callouts drop
Kraków's nighttime alcohol sales ban did not reduce overall emergency-room patient numbers but coincided with fewer police interventions linked to alcohol, according to official data.
https://www.polskieradio.pl/395/7789/artykul/3599263,krakow-night-alcohol-curbs-leave-er-volumes-unchanged-but-police-callouts-drop

Medical Xpress - Social media alcohol marketing: Teens exposed face 75% higher odds of recent drinking, study finds
Teens and young adults who see alcohol promotions in their social media feeds are more likely to drink and binge drink, according to a Rutgers Health review of 31 studies that tracked links between exposure to digital alcohol marketing and real-world alcohol use.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10-alcohol-ads-glass.html

ThePost.co.nz (New Zealand) - Revealed: Cabinet ignored police advice linking bottle-store booze to violent crime
In order to reduce violent crime, police repeatedly advised that off-licence hours and cheap drinks sold by the can needed to be restricted. They were concerned about pre-loading where people drink before heading out and “side-loading” where people leave licensed venues to buy cheaper booze at bottle stores.
https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360865074/revealed-cabinet-ignored-police-advice-linking-bottle-store-booze-violent-crime

Inverness Courier (UK) - Paramedics endure violence and harassment on alcohol-related calls, study finds
Ambulance staff often experience aggression, violence, and sexual harassment when responding to alcohol-related callouts, research has found.
https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/national/paramedics-endure-violence-and-harassment-on-alcohol-related-calls-study-finds-143851/

IAS Blog - ‘Killer Tactics 2’ exposes industry interference in public health policy
A new report has revealed how powerful corporations behind tobacco, alcohol, and unhealthy food and drink are continuing to undermine vital public health policies in the UK.
https://www.ias.org.uk/news/killer-tactics-2-exposes-industry-interference-in-public-health-policy/

University of Stirling (UK) - Alcohol licensing overhaul could undermine accountability
Plans to overhaul alcohol licensing in England and Wales will undermine already limited democratic accountability, making it more difficult to decline off-trade licences or restrict hours of sale or delivery, experts at the University of Stirling have warned.
https://www.stir.ac.uk/news/2025/october-2025-news/alcohol-licensing-overhaul-could-undermine-accountability/

CBC (Canada) - 'Lack of strategy' to tackle youth addictions, mental health issues in Manitoba: child advocate
Over half of the serious injuries investigated by the Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth involved drugs and alcohol, a new report says.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-child-advocate-addictions-9.6957875

Healio - Thousands of breast, colorectal cancer cases may be attributed to low alcohol consumption
Approximately 5,000 breast cancer cases among women each year could be attributed to consuming even one alcoholic drink per day.
https://www.healio.com/news/hematology-oncology/20251022/thousands-of-breast-colorectal-cancer-cases-may-be-attributed-to-low-alcohol-consumption

NordAN (Finland) - Protecting fetal development – project evaluates a new early pregnancy blood test
A joint pilot project is being launched in the wellbeing services counties of Pirkanmaa, Kanta-Hämee and Etelä-Pohjanmaa. The goal is to support the well-being of pregnant women and ensure that the fetus develops in a safe and substance-free environment.
https://www.nordicalcohol.org/post/protecting-fetal-development-project-evaluates-a-new-early-pregnancy-blood-test

FASD News - 43/2025

BBC (UK) - More Covid 'lockdown babies' damaged by alcohol
Women drinking more alcohol than usual during Covid pandemic lockdowns has led to more children starting school this September with a condition caused by mothers drinking in pregnancy, a paediatric consultant fears.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjw7g1zjwpeo

BBC - Foetal alcohol disorder 'wasn't my fault'
When Maggie May McHugh was told she had Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) by her social worker, at the age of 15, everything started to make sense.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyrz44wy1vo

Kidspot (Australia) - 'Angelene battled alcohol dependence after fertility struggles. Then came news she thought impossible'
Across Australia, in every classroom, there’s a child silently battling a lifelong challenge. Their struggles are often hidden, their needs too often misunderstood. This is the reality for one in 28 Australians living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
https://www.kidspot.com.au/parenting/angelene-battled-alcohol-dependence-after-fertility-struggles-then-came-news-she-thought-impossible/news-story/24908848a8ada37104fa66de01eb97a5

Mamamia - Pregnant or trying for a baby? Here's what an expert wants you to know about alcohol.
When you're pregnant or trying to conceive, the sheer volume of advice to absorb can sometimes be… well, completely overwhelming.
https://www.mamamia.com.au/planning-for-pregnancy-alcohol/

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) - Antenatal visits key to reducing smoking, alcohol in pregnancy
Experts are calling for a bolstering of ‘compassionate, non-judgemental antenatal care’ after a study found antenatal visits are key to reducing smoking and alcohol consumption rates in pregnancy.
https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/antenatal-visits-key-to-reducing-smoking-alcohol-i

Australasian Lawyer (Australia) - Auckland University Law School professor calls for greater understanding of neurodiversity in court
“Many offenders, particularly those with neurodiversity, simply don’t have those skills, so their fundamental rights and access to justice are affected”, he said in a University of Auckland press release. Court processes must take into special consideration youths who have neuro-disability, intellectual disability, mental health conditions, underdeveloped brain development and acquired brain injury, Henaghan explained.
https://www.thelawyermag.com/nz/news/general/auckland-university-law-school-professor-calls-for-greater-understanding-of-neurodiversity-in-court/552856

 

VIDEOS and WEBINARS             
New Brunswick Adoption Foundation - AN INTRODUCTION TO FASD
An introduction to FASD provides an overview of how fetal alcohol spectrum disorder occurs, its prevalence in this province, common symptoms associated with an FASD diagnosis, and strategies that can help! This presentation will clarify some common myths about FASD, provide information on how to make a referral to the NB FASD Centre of Excellence, and initiate a conversation on how you can get involved and raise awareness about FASD.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1XodPDDFN0

SACBC Official - “No Amount Is Safe: Raising Awareness on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - SACBC & DG Murray Trust”
South Africa has the highest recorded rate of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in the world — but it’s entirely preventable.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHibGkA7m80

FASD United (formerly NOFAS) - Reflections from FASD Impact Week, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OOcWHNQIvo

Patricia Kasper, Your FASD Coach - Rewiring the Brain: Exploring Neuroplasticity and FASD with Dr. Jerrod Brown
In this thought-provoking episode of Living with FASD, host Patti Kasper reunites with Dr. Jerrod Brown for an in-depth exploration of neuroplasticity and its implications for individuals with brain-based impairments, particularly those affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXRFcBWVPiw

FADAA Webinars - Substance Use in Pregnancy Fear, Stigma, and Barriers to Care
Substance use and substance use disorders in pregnancy are commonly linked with adverse obstetric and neonatal outcomes. All pregnant women should be screened, and those with positive screens should be diagnosed and offered treatment to avoid the morbidity and mortality associated with continued substance use during pregnancy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9oBfbH6-AQ

Lyanne Pinto - Ep. 58 - The effects of alcohol on pregnancies
The studies on the effects of alcohol are interesting and complex. This is a great example of the more we learn, the less we know.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SerbkcRlZFo

NDARC UNSW - Substance use disorder and pregnancy: What does it mean for mothers?
This webinar focuses on the health needs and health care of a pregnant person with substance use disorder, with a particular focus on maternal health. It discusses the preconception period, including care for those wanting to conceive and those wanting to avoid pregnancy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llDAjB3TD3I

My Living Well - Maternal Health and Substance Use: Real-Life Perspectives
This short, film is about the risks involved when substance using during pregnancy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfMlcYZVzlU

NACOSANet - Episode 3: Pregnancy and substance use
There is perhaps nothing more controversial than pregnancy and drug use. Few people understand the complex issues that people dependent on drugs who become pregnant face – and the difficult pregnancy, birth and post-partum journey they must navigate.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwRRAwxTM0o

 

RESEARCH
BMC proceedings - Third Annual Workshop on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevention and Clinical Guidelines Research: Supports, Interventions, and Therapies for the Family and Child
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), a neurodevelopmental disorder, affects an estimated 1 in 20 school-aged children in the United States [1], making it one of the leading preventable causes of developmental disabilities.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12919-025-00346-0

Frontiers in Education - Educational Support for Learners with FASD – Results from German Expert Interviews
The following article attempts to identify strategies, settings, and conditions which help children and adolescents with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) to successfully attend educational institutions/ schools.
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/education/articles/10.3389/feduc.2025.1623937/abstract

Fortune Journals - Neuroprotective Role of DING protein in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and Depression
An estimated 20% of women consume alcohol during pregnancy, and 10% of women receive antidepressants during their pregnancy. Women with depression are more likely to use alcohol (EtOH) in early pregnancy and are more likely to have a child with one of the fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD).
https://www.academia.edu/144268839/Neuroprotective_Role_of_DING_protein_in_Fetal_Alcohol_Spectrum_Disorders_and_Depression

Experimental and Molecular Pathology - Genetic and epigenetic determinants of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: Toward a precision medicine approach
These insights support the development of personalized, ethically grounded strategies to reduce fetal harm and improve outcomes in genetically and environmentally susceptible populations.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0014480025000528

Child & Family Social Work - Expectations and Concerns of Adoptive Families of Children With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
The aim of the current study is to gather the experiences and perspectives of adoptive parents in the process of raising their children and helping them adapt.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/cfs.70059

Lernen und Lernstörungen - Overlap Between the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
The findings underscore the diagnostic complexity posed by the overlap of FASD and ADHD symptoms. We consider it essential to address these challenges for accurate diagnosis and developing targeted, effective intervention strategies.
https://econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/full/10.1024/2235-0977/a000496

bioRxiv - Mechanical Properties of the Developing Brain in a Model of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and Relationships to Perineuronal Net Integrity
Our results indicate that brain stiffness is reduced in juvenile alcohol-exposed rats which is recovered to baseline by adulthood, and damping ratio increases in all rats with age.
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.10.07.680991v1.abstract

Polish Journal of Radiology - Correlation between metabolite concentrations in the frontal lobes, determined using 1H-MRS, and IQ in children with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Children with FASD have a significantly lower IQ than their peers from a healthy control group. This may be linked to the changes in the frontal lobes caused by prenatal alcohol consumption, in particular the elevated lipid levels.
https://www.polradiol.com/Correlation-between-metabolite-concentrations-in-the-frontal-lobes-determined-using,208024,0,2.html

Journal of Public Health - The needs and challenges among family caregivers of children and young people with FASD in Ireland
The experienced burden of care by the caregivers mirrored the overall lack of awareness and understanding on FASD, and the insufficient support received within the healthcare services and school system.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10389-025-02613-y

Journal of Clinical Medicine - Knowledge Gaps Regarding Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy and Its Effect on the Fetus: A Systematic Review Focused on Women
Prevention strategies should not be limited to pregnant women but should also target women of childbearing age, especially those with active drinking patterns, as well as their immediate sociocultural environment.
https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/19/7047

Rutgers University - Prenatal alcohol exposure alters the preneoplastic mammary gland and mammary tumor microenvironment in MMTV-Wnt1 mice
Prenatal and early life adverse exposures can affect the risk of chronic disease in adulthood. As alcohol consumption is an established risk factor for breast cancer, our laboratory has investigated the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) on mammary tumorigenesis.
https://rucore.libraries.rutgers.edu/rutgers-lib/74787/

 

IN OTHER LANGUAGES
Die Frage (Germany) - Trinken in der Schwangerschaft? Ich lebe mit den Folgen: FASD
Schon der Gang zum Supermarkt wird für Nadja zur Herausforderung. Was viele als Routine empfinden, ist für sie eine überwältigende Erfahrung voller Unsicherheiten und Ängste. Nadja lebt mit FASD (fetale Alkoholspektrumstörung), einer unsichtbaren Behinderung, verursacht dadurch, dass ihre Mutter in der Schwangerschaft Alkohol getrunken hat.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOKZf7lknl8

Alcohol News - 43/2025

EUDA - European school survey project on alcohol and other drugs (ESPAD): 30 years
The results of the 2024 European School Survey Project on Alcohol and other Drugs (ESPAD) are released today in an extensive new report analysing adolescent substance use behaviours across Europe. The report — expanding on the key findings published in May 2025 — portrays a generation ‘in profound transition’.
https://www.euda.europa.eu/news/2025/latest-espad-report-calls-action-prevention-mental-health-and-digital-risks_en

International Agency for Research on Cancer - Alcohol consumption and upper aerodigestive tract squamous cell carcinoma: evidence from 28 prospective cohorts
Researchers from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and partner institutions have found that alcohol consumption is positively associated with the risk of upper aerodigestive tract cancers, even at low intake levels. The results were published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
https://www.iarc.who.int/news-events/alcohol-consumption-and-upper-aerodigestive-tract-squamous-cell-carcinoma-evidence-from-28-prospective-cohorts/

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Australia) - ACT government introduces bill to restrict same-day alcohol deliveries in Canberra
The ACT government has introduced a bill which would place restrictions on alcohol deliveries to homes in Canberra. Deliveries would be limited to between 10am and 10pm daily, with a two-hour pause between the placing of an alcohol order and its delivery.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-21/act-government-proposes-bill-to-restrict-alcohol-deliveries/105916738

UConn Today - Message on a Bottle: Study Considers How Labels Can Convey Alcohol’s Cancer Risk
Scientists have known alcohol causes cancer for years. But it has been a tall order to get people to understand this risk and change their drinking patterns.
https://today.uconn.edu/2025/10/message-on-a-bottle-study-considers-how-labels-can-convey-alcohols-cancer/

Women's Health - Abstaining From Alcohol For One Month Comes With These Health Benefits, Study Reveals
Whether you're finishing up Sober October or considering doing Dry January, here's some welcome news for you: Researchers from Brown University and the University at Buffalo dove into the health impact of an alcohol-free month—and the results are inspiring.
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a69123057/sober-october-no-alcohol-benefits-study/

TheStreet - A major airline may have to ban all in-flight alcohol (yes, really)
Most airlines take great pride in the alcohol they serve their passengers through partnerships with local producers, as well as the rare premium spirits offered in business and first class.
https://www.thestreet.com/travel/a-major-airline-may-have-to-ban-all-in-flight-alcohol-yes-really

Medical Xpress - Small changes in alcohol intake linked to blood pressure shifts
Light-to-moderate alcohol consumption is associated with increases in blood pressure (BP) and stopping drinking—even drinking less—may lead to clinically meaningful BP reductions, according to a study published in JACC.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10-small-alcohol-intake-linked-blood.html

RNZ  - Pacific health leaders say alcohol and tobacco control are key to combating non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
Pacific health leaders say alcohol and tobacco control are key to combating non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Health ministers from 38 countries are gathered in Fiji this week for the 76th session of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Committee for the Western Pacific.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/576717/pacific-health-leaders-call-for-stronger-alcohol-and-tobacco-policies

TVMnews.mt (Malta) - Number of underage Maltese who find it easy to buy and drink alcohol increases
Four out of five adolescents in Malta who are between 15 and 16 years old – and who are therefore legally not supposed to consume alcoholic beverages, said that they find it easy to buy or obtain alcohol.
https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/number-of-underage-maltese-who-find-it-easy-to-buy-and-drink-alcohol-increases/

NordAN (Denmark) - Denmark: Christian Democrats propose free residential treatment for 400 people with alcohol addiction
The Christian Democrats in Denmark have presented a proposal that would offer free residential treatment to 400 people struggling with serious alcohol problems. The initiative, called “Glæd dig til at være ædru” (“Look forward to being sober”), aims both to help those affected and to save society millions in health and social costs.
https://www.nordicalcohol.org/post/denmark-christian-democrats-propose-free-residential-treatment-for-400-people-with-alcohol-addictio

Alcohol Awareness (Sweden) - New website in Sweden to give young people answers about alcohol
IQ launched this week Fatta Fyllan (“Get the Booze”), a new website designed to give young people answers to their questions about alcohol. The site is part of IQ’s efforts to raise the age of first drinking and to reduce alcohol consumption among youth.
https://alcoholcampaign.org/2025/10/22/new-website-in-sweden-to-give-young-people-answers-about-alcohol/

Alcohol and Cancer (EU) - EU Cancer Plan halted by delays in alcohol and tobacco controls, new study finds
A comprehensive evaluation of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan (EBCP) reveals that while the ambitious EU initiative has achieved significant progress in cancer care and digital health infrastructure, critical preventive measures, especially those targeting alcohol and tobacco, have been substantially delayed or remain unimplemented.
https://www.alcoholandcancer.eu/post/eu-cancer-plan-halted-by-delays-in-alcohol-and-tobacco-controls-new-study-finds

Alcohol and Cancer - Four in ten cancer cases could be prevented – updated European Code Against Cancer highlights the need to avoid alcohol
Cancer is expected to become the most common cause of death in Europe within the next decade, and the number of cancer cases is projected to rise sharply within fifteen years.
https://www.alcoholandcancer.eu/post/four-in-ten-cancer-cases-could-be-prevented-updated-european-code-against-cancer-highlights-the-ne

Alcohol News - 42/2025

Science Daily - When men drink, women and children pay the price
Men’s heavy drinking is fueling a hidden crisis affecting millions of women and children worldwide. The harms, from violence to financial instability, are especially severe where gender inequality is high.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251010091550.htm

World Health Organization (WHO) - The science is clear: smart alcohol policies can prevent cancer
Alcohol is causing cancer, draining economies and taking a toll on societies across the WHO European Region. Today, WHO/Europe and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) deliver a simple message to governments: “Strong alcohol policies are among the smartest investments you can make.”
https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/14-10-2025-the-science-is-clear--smart-alcohol-policies-can-prevent-cancer

The Guardian (UK) - ‘It’s really good for the staff’: how restaurants adapt to customers drinking less
While it doesn’t necessarily do wonders for the bottom line, diners drinking less at the table does create a more harmonious environment for restaurant workers. Fewer drunk bodies means less risk overall.
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2025/oct/11/restaurants-adapt-to-customers-drinking-alcohol-less-good-for-staff

BBC - Foetal alcohol disorder 'wasn't my fault'
When Maggie May McHugh was told she had Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) by her social worker, at the age of 15, everything started to make sense.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyrz44wy1vo

Euractiv (EU) - Commission looks into higher EU taxes on alcohol – again
The European Commission is considering updating EU alcohol tax rates, which have not been amended since 1992 and still leave wine at a zero rate. However, even the World Health Organization (WHO) has noted that implementing a tax like the one on tobacco would be “bloody hard.”
https://www.euractiv.com/news/commission-looks-into-higher-eu-taxes-on-alcohol-again/

TVP World (Poland) - Warsaw rolls out pilot nighttime alcohol sales ban in two districts
City councillors in Warsaw have approved a pilot nighttime alcohol sales prohibition in two of the capital’s 18 districts, after the citywide ban was abruptly shelved.
https://tvpworld.com/89504452/warsaw-alcohol-sales-ban-launches-in-polands-capital

Cancer Nursing Today - How Prevalent Is Continued Alcohol Consumption After GU Cancer Diagnosis?
A new study showed that alcohol consumption was still highly prevalent among people diagnosed with genitourinary cancers, similar to the rates seen in people without cancer.
https://www.cancernursingtoday.com/post/alcohol-consumption-not-reduced-post-gu-cancer-diagnosis

Malay Mail (Malaysia) - Cigarette and alcohol excise duties up from Nov 1 under Budget 2026 as govt promotes healthier living
There will be an increase in excise tax for alcohol and tobacco products starting this November 1. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, during his tabling of the Budget 2026 said that the decision is in line with the national agenda of a more healthy Malaysia.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/10/10/cigarette-and-alcohol-excise-duties-up-from-nov-1-under-budget-2026-as-govt-promotes-healthier-living/194158

The Portugal News (Portugal) - Alcohol in football stadiums still under discussion
The president of the Portuguese Professional Football League (LPFP), Reinaldo Teixeira, has told Lusa news agency that the law regarding the presence of alcohol in stadiums must be enforced, but that it is up to the security forces to decide.
https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2025-10-17/alcohol-in-football-stadiums-still-under-discussion/902587

Medical Xpress - Teens who start drinking as early as 12 have much higher risk of alcohol-related harms
The earlier teenagers begin drinking before the minimum legal age for purchasing alcohol, the higher the risk of heavy drinking and alcohol-related harms in early adulthood.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10-teens-early-higher-alcohol.html

NordAN (Finland) - Home delivery and distance selling of alcohol threaten Finns’ health – profits go abroad, harms stay in Finland
The Finnish Parliament held last week a preliminary debate on the government’s proposed legislative amendment that would expand the distance selling, delivery, and marketing of alcoholic beverages.
https://www.nordicalcohol.org/post/home-delivery-and-distance-selling-of-alcohol-threaten-finns-health-profits-go-abroad-harms-stay

The West Australian - Study reveals even a sip of alcohol before 18 increases risk of alcohol abuse
The risk of experiencing alcohol-related harm as an adult increases the earlier a child starts to drink alcohol, a major Australian study has found.
https://thewest.com.au/news/health/study-reveals-even-a-sip-of-alcohol-before-18-increases-risk-of-alcohol-abuse-c-20333586

Alcohol Action Ireland - Fact-checked or fiction? Where is the scrutiny of alcohol industry’s tall tales?
In most cases, professionally and personally, the utterances of organisations and individuals are thoroughly investigated for veracity and accuracy – in essence, you are held to account for what you say. We regularly see this in politics with fact checking and probing by the media and political opponents, in sport with detailed analysis of performances and results, and in business with financial analysis of accounts, amongst others.
https://alcoholireland.ie/fact-checked-or-fiction-where-is-the-scrutiny-of-alcohol-industrys-tall-tales/

Salvation Army - International Positional Statement: Alcohol in Society
The Salvation Army encourages an alcohol free lifestyle as a way of enhancing the wellbeing and health of all people.  As a witness to this, Salvation Army soldiers choose to live an alcohol free life.
https://www.salvationarmy.org/resources/international-positional-statement-alcohol-society

YLE (Finland) - USU: Finland sees rise in drinking deaths again after downward trend
The number of alcohol-related deaths in Finland has started to increase once again in recent years following a sustained period of falling numbers, according to a report by news group Uutissuomalainen (USU).
https://yle.fi/a/74-20188430

The Journal (Ireland) - Inside the alcohol industry’s global campaign to delay Ireland’s world-first health labels
IN 2018, IRELAND passed a law that should have put it at the forefront of global public health policy – cigarette-style cancer warnings on alcohol. The Public Health (Alcohol) Act would impose warning labels on every single alcoholic can and bottle. The message would simply read: “There is a direct link between alcohol and fatal cancers.”
https://www.thejournal.ie/alcohol-lobbying-ireland-6841029-Oct2025/

NordAN (Sweden) - Decreased traveler imports of alcohol to Sweden
The amount of alcohol that Swedes bring back with them when returning from trips abroad has decreased sharply. Between 2019 and 2024, the decline amounted to just over 40 percent.
https://www.nordicalcohol.org/post/decreased-traveler-imports-of-alcohol-to-sweden

Alcohol News - 41/2025

NordAN (Greenland) - Greenland: Expert recommendations to form the basis for future alcohol policy
The Government of Greenland has just submitted expert recommendations for a multi-year, evidence-based alcohol policy to the Parliament of Greenland.
https://www.nordicalcohol.org/post/greenland-expert-recommendations-to-form-the-basis-for-future-alcohol-policy

ScienceDaily - Scientists find brain circuit that traps alcohol users in the vicious cycle of addiction
Addiction often isn’t about chasing pleasure—it’s about escaping pain. Researchers at Scripps Research have discovered that a tiny brain region called the paraventricular nucleus of the thalamus (PVT) becomes hyperactive when animals learn that alcohol eases the agony of withdrawal.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251006051124.htm

IPPR (UK) - Taking stock: Counting the economic costs of alcohol härm
In this report we first use newly available data to dig deeper into the effects of alcohol harm on the UK workforce. We argue that alcohol has clear negative impacts on workforce productivity as a whole. Addressing alcohol harm should therefore be a core part of the UK’s industrial strategy.
https://www.ippr.org/articles/taking-stock-economic-costs-alcohol

BBC - More Covid 'lockdown babies' damaged by alcohol
Women drinking more alcohol than usual during Covid pandemic lockdowns has led to more children starting school this September with a condition caused by mothers drinking in pregnancy, a paediatric consultant fears.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjw7g1zjwpeo

The Conversation - Women and kids often pay a heavy price when men drink. Our gender violence plan should reflect this
Globally, up to one in three women who live with a male partner report he is a heavy drinker. Evidence shows men’s drinking increases the severity and frequency of violence towards women and harms to children.
https://theconversation.com/women-and-kids-often-pay-a-heavy-price-when-men-drink-our-gender-violence-plan-should-reflect-this-266372

The Guardian (UK) - One in three UK workers have called in sick after work drinks, survey finds
One in three UK workers have called in sick after drinking at a work event or after hours with colleagues, research has found.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/oct/08/one-in-three-uk-workers-have-called-in-sick-after-work-drinks-survey-finds

RNZ (New Zealand) - Health NZ cutting alcohol harm reduction staff and campaigns, union claims
Health New Zealand is proposing to cut staff working on alcohol harm by a third and end its alcohol research and social marketing campaigns, the public service union says.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/575047/health-nz-cutting-alcohol-harm-reduction-staff-and-campaigns-union-claims

Global News (Canada) - Alberta First Nation residents fight drug, alcohol abuse with push for dry community
After attending too many funerals for young people in their community and feeling scared to let their children play in their yards, residents of Kehewin Cree Nation wrote a bylaw with serious consequences for people caught selling or using illegal drugs and alcohol on reserve.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11463893/kehewin-first-nation-drug-alcohol-ban/

Reuters - Europeans ditching alcohol for taste and health reasons, research firm says
Younger Europeans are drinking less alcohol because of the way it tastes and concern over their health, a market research firm said on Tuesday, suggesting slow sales are a result of changing preferences rather than just a financial squeeze.
https://www.reuters.com/business/europeans-ditching-alcohol-taste-health-reasons-research-firm-says-2025-10-07/

9News.com.au (Australia) - Last drinks? We could be on the cusp of a great Australian cultural change
Younger people are drinking less alcohol in Australia, with Gen Z leading a cultural change that could be long-lasting, a new study has claimed.
https://www.9news.com.au/health/alcohol-consumption-australia-gen-z-millennials/002a91f2-d545-4d63-8b35-4731fabaa0ba

TVP World (Poland) - Another Polish city bans alcohol sales at night
A citywide ban on the retail sale of alcohol between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. takes effect in the southwestern Polish city of Wrocław on Thursday, amid a growing trend to curb easy access to alcohol at night.
https://tvpworld.com/89375384/polands-wroclaw-prohibits-nighttime-sale-of-alcohol

Polska Agencja Prasowa SA (Poland) - Most Poles believe access to alcohol is too easy
In an IBRiS poll conducted for the Rzeczpospolita newspaper and published on Monday, 68.6 percent of participants said alcohol was too easy to obtain. The group included 41.5 percent who said "definitely yes" and 27.1 percent who opted for the "rather yes" option.
https://www.pap.pl/en/news/most-poles-believe-access-alcohol-too-easy

PopNAD (Iceland) - Stories of parties, risk and youth in Iceland
Young people’s drinking habits are often framed in terms of health risks and prevention, but for those experiencing it, alcohol carries different meanings. In a study published in NAD, Icelandic researchers Annadís Greta Rúdólfsdóttir and Ragný Þóra Guðjohnsen set out to explore how young people themselves imagine the connections between alcohol, gender, and responsibility.
https://nordicwelfare.org/popnad/en/artiklar/stories-of-parties-risk-and-youth-in-iceland/

IAS (UK) - Government launches “fast-track review” on licensing
The Department for Business and Trade and Prime Minister Keir Starmer have today announced a “fast-track review” to reform the licensing system. They describe this as an opportunity to “tear up outdating licensing rules” and want to hear from “the people who know best: landlords, punters and communities.”
https://www.ias.org.uk/news/licensing-review/

Alcohol Action Ireland (Ireland) - Freeze in excise duties yet another sweetener to the alcohol Industry
Alcohol Action Ireland (AAI), the national independent advocate to reduce alcohol harm, is disappointed by the government’s decision not to increase excise duties on alcohol in today’s Budget. The decision means this is 12th year in succession that duties have not been touched, so their public health value continues to be eroded by inflation and are now at least 15% lower in real terms.
https://alcoholireland.ie/press-release-freeze-in-excise-duties-yet-another-sweetener-to-the-alcohol-industry/

CBC (Canada) - Senate debates bill to require cancer warning labels on alcohol packaging
Sen. Patrick Brazeau is trying a second time to pass legislation that would add cancer warning labels to alcohol packaging. The Senate is studying Bill S-202, a revival of legislation Brazeau introduced in the previous Parliament. The previous bill died on the order paper when the spring election was called.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/senate-alcohol-warning-9.6933765

Alcohol and Cancer - Alcohol: a major preventable cause of cancer (IARC Evidence Summary Brief No. 6)
In its sixth Evidence Summary Brief, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) highlights alcohol as a major preventable cause of cancer. Despite growing public health concern, alcohol consumption continues to increase in several world regions, including the Americas, the Western Pacific, sub-Saharan Africa, and South-East Asia.
https://www.alcoholandcancer.eu/post/alcohol-a-major-preventable-cause-of-cancer-iarc-evidence-summary-brief-no-6

 

FASD News - 40/2025

Thunder Bay News (Canada) - 'We're treating them like criminals': Conference looks at FASD in legal system
Early intervention can help people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder avoid getting caught up in the criminal justice system. That's a key message coming out of NorWest Community Health Centres's annual FASD conference on Wednesday.
https://www.tbnewswatch.com/amp/coping/were-treating-them-like-criminals-conference-looks-at-fasd-in-the-legal-system-11291289

EUFASD - New Member Nature and Nurture Psychology
The EUFASD Alliance welcomes Nature and Nurture Child and Family Psychology Service as a new member. Nature and Nurture Child and Family Psychology Service are a multidisciplinary team based in Staffordshire and made up of highly qualified and experienced Clinical Psychologists, Creative Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Assistant Psychologists.
https://www.eufasd.org/news/new-member-nature-and-nurture-psychology/

LakelandToday.ca (Canada) - Lac La Biche event raises awareness about FASD through mocktails
On Sept. 23, the Lac La Biche suboffice of the Lakeland Centre for FASD (LCFASD) hosted a free barbecue and mocktail challenge as part of events that took place around the region during Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Month.
https://www.lakelandtoday.ca/lac-la-biche-news/lac-la-biche-event-raises-awareness-about-fasd-through-mocktails-11253089

Yukon News (Canada) - FASD on film: Yukon-made shorts hope to boost awareness and understanding
To cap off fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) awareness month, the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Society of Yukon (FASSY) has put untold stories on film and hopes Yukoners will watch, listen and learn.
https://www.yukon-news.com/life/fasd-on-film-yukon-made-shorts-hope-to-boost-awareness-and-understanding-8262127

RNZ (New Zealand) - Health advisory group under fire from its own co-chair over fetal alcohol report
The Health Ministry's alcohol advisory group has been condemned by one of its own leaders, accusing it of diluting Māori voices and suggesting it be axed entirely.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/574403/health-advisory-group-under-fire-from-its-own-co-chair-over-fetal-alcohol-report

IOL - How fathers' drinking habits affect children's growth
New research from Stellenbosch University suggests that fathers’ alcohol consumption during their partner’s pregnancy may have a measurable impact on a child’s growth and development, adding a new dimension to the understanding of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
https://iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-09-08-how-fathers-drinking-habits-affect-childrens-growth/

CAMH - CAMH Pilot Program Shows Promise in Preventing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Through School-Based Education
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).
https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/camh-pilot-program-shows-promise-in-preventing-fasd

BC Children's Hospital Research Institute - Rethinking fetal alcohol spectrum disorder for an equitable diagnosis and support to patients
Alcohol consumption is unsafe during pregnancy, so any amount should be avoided. The substance can interfere with normal fetal development, leading to a serious, lifelong impact on individuals.
https://bcchr.ca/news/rethinking-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-equitable-diagnosis-and-support-patients

Fare Australia (Australia) - How to support a child with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
If your child has a FASD diagnosis, or you’re considering getting a diagnosis, it can feel daunting. But a diagnosis unlocks understanding and support. It’s not the end of the journey, it’s the beginning.
https://fare.org.au/support-child-fasd/

Community Living British Columbia - Things I wish people knew about FASD: Conversation with CLBC’s Myles Himmelreich
In recognition of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month, Myles Himmelreich, Service Delivery Advisor and FASD Specialist at CLBC, speaks about the myths, misconceptions and stigmas surrounding FASD.
https://www.communitylivingbc.ca/fasd-awareness/things-i-wish-people-knew-about-fasd-conversation-with-clbcs-myles-himmelreich/

 

VIDEOS
Canadian Child Care Federation CCCF-FCSGE - FASD in the Early Years
CCCF is proud to share this webinar recording. Learn the basics of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, why early identification matters, and how an FASD-informed workforce can improve outcomes for children and families.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFihuJ57Va0

The Scottish Parliament - Members' Business: International FASD Day and the Need for Awareness - 1 October 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmRDcH2UwII

FASDSUCCESS - Turning Pain Into Purpose Malgorzata’s FASD Advocacy
Malgorzata is the founder of FASmisja, an advocacy and training initiative that grew out of her personal journey as a parent. What began as searching for answers in isolation has grown into a national mission that is opening eyes, training professionals, and giving families hope.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJlI6Gs2PVs

Hawai‘i Public Health Training Hui - FASD is a Kākau Thing
The nature of prenatal alcohol use is as complex as the spectrum of conditions that can occur as a result. “One cannot assume they know or understand why a person drinks alcohol during pregnancy,” but families will only “be as comfortable answering your questions as you are asking them (AAP, 2025).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOJee0f4ApQ

FASDSUCCESS - Relationships and Resilience: Reinier & Kate on Love and FASD
In this episode of The FASD Success Show, Jeff sits down with Reinier deSmit and Kate Kristiansen for a real conversation about relationships, conflict, and resilience through the lens of FASD.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rC93A6Ra5qs

United States Drug Testing Laboratories (USDTL) - ToxTime: Identifying and Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs)
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) are not rare; they’re just rarely diagnosed. This interactive presentation will help attendees understand the impact of FASDs in the United States, where approximately 5% of the population is affected, as well as identify those affected by prenatal alcohol exposure.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLZjrMX6eCU

Stratis Health - SOAR OUD ECHO Sept. 25, 2025 - Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and FASD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzNp0-EYoG4

FASD United (formerly NOFAS) - FASD United Policy Forum - September 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHLUkKT4SaA

FASD United (formerly NOFAS) - Dr. Heather Carmichael Olson on FASD History - FASD United Red Shoes Gala 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKrHLlnrHFo

Patricia Kasper, Your FASD Coach - The Evolving Landscape of FASD: Dr. Sarah Mattson's Journey & Insights
In this enlightening episode of Living with FASD, host Patti Kasper welcomes Dr. Sarah Mattson, a renowned expert in the field of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). With nearly 40 years of experience, Dr. Mattson shares her journey from her early research days to her current work in San Diego, where she collaborates with other leading professionals to advance understanding and treatment of FASD.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIhtPM2XWqU

FASD Hub Scotland and FASD Hub UK - From Brain to Behaviour -How Executive Functions Shape Outcomes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-T8ciDEJHs

FASD Hub Australia - Preconception Care: Optimising health outcomes through interventions implemented before conception
The session was presented by the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) and FASD Hub Australia, and explored key insights into supporting healthy pregnancies and preventing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQC3l1lkolk

FASD United (formerly NOFAS) - Barb Clark, FASD Self-Advocate - FASD United Red Shoes Gala 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik_Yua_hZNs

The Australian Alcohol and Other Drugs Council - Launch of the FASD-Informed Practice for the Australian AOD Workforce online training module
Designed to build the capability of the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) workforce, this free, evidence-based course supports AOD professionals to better understand and respond to individuals diagnosed with, or possibly living with undiagnosed, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KR3vLpDLE7o

Big Hairy Network - Poverty, prison, and Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder: A problem affecting far too many NZ children
Clinical psychologist and public health expert Dave (Bear) Hookway-Kopa tells us about a problem, FASD, which currently affects more than 1 in every 65 people in New Zealand.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ql6aQPYLjhA

Attachtrauma - Episode 103: Embracing Hope for FASD, ADHD, Neurodivergence, and Trauma
In this episode of Regulated & Relational, hosts Julie Beem and Ginger Healy sit down with two fathers on a mission to transform the way families and schools understand neurodiversity—Carl Young and Joel Sheagren.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go6Z0CkUGRw

OSUS - Prevention Pop-In - Myths About Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
This training, "Myths About Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)," is led by Kristina Rife, RN (retired), a parent and Field Trainer with the SC FASD Collaborative.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAqStc_YAAE

 

RESEARCH
Dialnet - Machine learning-driven blood biomarker profiling and EGCG intervention in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition caused by prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE), often underdiagnosed due to heterogeneous symptoms and diagnostic challenges.
https://dialnet.unirioja.es/servlet/articulo?codigo=10398027

Promotion Journal of Australia - Exploring Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) From an Aboriginal Lens in Western Australia: Survey Results to Inform Cultural Security, Policy, and Service Delivery
The results highlight that awareness, knowledge, and education can contribute to the prevention of FASD and support effective interventions on country and in the community.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/hpja.70081

International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - Patterns of Cannabis Use in Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
These results reveal a complex relationship between cannabis and FASD symptoms and underscore the need for trauma- and FASD-informed approaches to addiction treatment and symptom management.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11469-025-01546-7

Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology - B – 124 Neurocriminogenic Transmission Theory: Linking Parental Substance Exposure, Cognitive Impairment, and Criminal Risk Across Generations
NTT underscores the need for early neuropsychological screening, trauma-informed care, and targeted interventions for substance-using parents to interrupt cycles of neurobehavioral risk and criminal vulnerability.
https://academic.oup.com/acn/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/arclin/acaf084.274/8266426

Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research - Media portrayals of alcohol use in pregnancy and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: A scoping review
Contradictory information provided within and between media sources sends mixed and potentially confusing messages about pregnancy-related alcohol harms. Messages must avoid stigmatizing pregnant women and individuals living with FASD.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/acer.70168

Genetics in Medicine - Discovery of a DNA methylation episignature as a molecular biomarker for fetal alcohol syndrome
This study demonstrates that unique DNAm profiles provide a robust episignature biomarker for FAS. These findings contribute to the molecular understanding of FAS and hold promise for improving diagnostic accuracy for this complex disorder.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1098360025002333

University of Guelph - Identification of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Criminal Justice Settings: Comparing Eye Tracking Patterns with Schizophrenia
Preliminary findings indicate that distinct patterns of EMC in FASD and Schizophrenia show downstream potential as screening tools in justice-involved populations.
https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/items/10bdbfb9-3d6f-4f4e-a379-81ada5cbe562

Probation Journal - ‘It's my brain why don’t they get that my brain is different?’: The needs of neurodivergent probation service users and what neuro-informed best practice for criminal justice social workers looks like
Having a neuro-disability or neurodivergent condition can impact a person's vulnerability to involvement with the criminal justice system, as well as increase their vulnerability to harm as a result of ignorant and punitive practices from others.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/02645505251376216

Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research - Prenatal alcohol exposure increases the aggressiveness of estrogen-induced pituitary tumors in male rats
These findings are consistent with our previous observations in estrogen-treated AF female rats. These results support the hypothesis that prenatal alcohol exposure programs the pituitary epithelium toward a mesenchymal stem cell-like phenotype, contributing to the development of aggressive pituitary prolactinomas in both sexes.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/acer.70169

NeuroImage: Clinical - The impact of prenatal alcohol and tobacco exposure on white matter integrity in 8–12-year-old children
These results support previous research in children with PAE and add to the PTE literature, highlighting potentially lasting impact on axonal and myelin microstructural development, which are important for motor, sensory, cognitive, and behavioral functions.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213158225001597

Biological Psychiatry - Amygdala and prefrontal cortex maturational differences in children and adolescents with prenatal alcohol exposure
Our findings show altered maturational patterns in amygdala-PFC structures and circuitry among children and adolescents with PAE that suggest reduced brain plasticity. Differences in the developmental timing of these regions may underlie behavioral challenges, such as elevated risk-taking and impulsivity, in those with PAE.
https://www.biologicalpsychiatrycnni.org/article/S2451-9022(25)00265-4/fulltext

The Child Health Interdisciplinary Literature and Discovery Journal - The Role of Retinoic Acid in Explaining the Prevalence of Strabismus for Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: A Literature Review
The disrupted RA metabolism caused by PAE provides a plausible explanation for the increased prevalence of strabismus in children with FASD.
https://journals.mcmaster.ca/child/article/view/3958

 

IN OTHER LANGUAGES
Istituto Superiore di Sanità (Italy) - Un solo bicchiere potrebbe cambiare una vita intera, ecco perché è meglio non bere in gravidanza
Un solo bicchiere potrebbe cambiare una vita intera, se aspetti un bambino non rischiare. E’ questo il messaggio che l’Istituto Superiore di Sanità lancia in occasione della giornata internazionale di sensibilizzazione sullo spettro dei disordini feto alcolici (FASD Day).
https://www.iss.it/-/9-settembre-giornata-internazionale-di-sensibilizzazione-sulla-sindrome-feto-alcolica

PSYCH up2date (Germany) - Fetale Alkoholspektrumstörungen bei Erwachsenen
Fetale Alkoholspektrumstörungen (FASD) bleiben höchstwahrscheinlich oft unerkannt – insbesondere im Erwachsenenalter. Die lebenslangen neuropsychologischen Folgen und Einschränkungen im Alltag stellen Betroffene vor komplexe Herausforderungen.
https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/a-2550-7152

Deutscher Suchtkongress (Germany) - Diagnostik und Versorgung von Fetalen Alkoholspektrumstörungen bei Erwachsenen in Deutschland
Die genannten Maßnahmen sind entscheidend, um die Gesundheit und Lebensqualität von Erwachsenen mit FASD zu verbessern.
https://www.journals.infinite-science.de/index.php/dsk/article/view/2320

Fundacja Pozytywni (Poland) - Ojcostwo w cieniu FASD / WEBINAR - Wrzesień to Czerwony Miesiąc Świadomości FASD
Ojcostwo w cieniu FASD - Wrzesień to Czerwony Miesiąc Świadomości FASD. Wrzesień to Czerwony Miesiąc Świadomości FASD — czas, w którym oddajemy głos tym, którzy żyją z tym spektrum każdego dnia.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C--uBPEvm1E

Terve (Finland) - FAS-nuori Jenny Kärkkäinen: Elän unelmaani
Kun Jenny Kärkkäinen syntyi 24 vuotta sitten, lapsivesi oli eriväristä kuin normaalisti. Se oli vihreää. Vauva painoi vain vähän yli kaksi kiloa, vaikka laskettu aika oli jo ohitettu. Äidin runsaan alkoholinkäytön seuraukset olivat heti nähtävissä.
https://www.terve.fi/artikkelit/jenny-karkkainen-elan-unelmaani

Alcohol News - 40/2025

The Conversation - How alcohol contributes to the epidemic of liver disease
Research has revealed a steep increase in liver disease in recent years. Meanwhile, there is growing evidence of health harms from alcohol, including drinking at levels that were previously considered “moderate.”
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Baltic News Network (Poland) - Fighting the roots of disease and disorder: Poland plans to limit alcohol sales hours
Poland wants to limit the hours of alcohol sales to combat health problems, reduce crime and curb excessive drinking, writes Politico.
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NPR (USA) - Researchers concerned new U.S. dietary guidelines will overlook harms of alcohol
The federal government is getting ready to release new dietary guidelines, but some researchers are concerned the harmful effects of alcohol will be overlooked.
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SciTechDaily - Scientists Find Brain Circuit That Locks Alcohol Users in Addiction Cycle
Researchers at Scripps Research have shown in an animal model that the brain learns to pursue alcohol as a way to find relief, rather than only for its rewarding effects.
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Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council (UK) - Reducing the Strength: A scheme to reduce access to low cost, high strength alcohol is launched in Stockton
A new scheme aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour and reducing health issues caused by alcohol is being launched by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.
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Fast Company - The silent killer of your company performance: Alcohol
For decades, alcohol has been the default social glue of corporate life. Work drinks are framed as “bonding,” “team-building,” or “celebrating.” Deals are toasted over cocktails. Promotions are marked with champagne. Thursday “big nights out” roll into Friday happy hours. It’s just how things are done.
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GLOBSEC (Slovakia) - Untapped potential of improved diet, smoking and alcohol consumption in Slovakia II: deep dive on alcohol consumption
Alcohol consumption also poses a problem in Slovakia – causing preventable cancer deaths as well as alcohol-related harm and it is estimated to be the cause of 30 - 50% of road accident casualties (External Relations Office CU, 2021). Additionally, although the amount of alcohol consumed by Slovaks has decreased, the number of Slovaks consuming alcohol has increased by 8% over the past ten years.
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Health Coalition Aotearoa (New Zealand) - Open letter to New Zealand Government and officials: Keep the alcohol industry out of policy-making for alcohol harm reduction
Like many people, we want to live, work, and raise our tamariki and mokopuna in healthy, safe communities led by leaders who make decisions for our wellbeing based on the best available evidence and our collective interest.
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Vital Strategies (Mexico) - Mexico – Alcohol Policy – Who Pays the Damages?
This campaign, supported by Vital Strategies and produced by El Poder del Consumidor, calls on Mexico to adopt comprehensive national fiscal alcohol policy.
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IAS Blog - Making the case for regulating alcohol marketing in Scotland: A recent review of the evidence and next steps
A recent rapid review of evidence on alcohol marketing and advertising by Public Health Scotland has found that such marketing is pervasive and persuasive, and exposure to ads drives alcohol-related harm, including in children and young people.
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NordAN (Finland) - Dissertation: Maternal substance use shapes early childhood attachment and development
Maternal substance use is a major social problem that affects the wellbeing of mothers, children, and families. In her doctoral dissertation, psychologist Noora Hyysalo examined how a mother’s substance use shapes a child’s attachment, maternal caregiving behavior, and the child’s ability to adapt to challenging circumstances.
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Alcohol Awareness (Denmark) - Denmark’s week 40 campaign focuses on hidden alcohol problems and support
Alkohol & Samfund, with support from the Danish Health Authority, is running Denmark’s annual national alcohol campaign in week 40. The campaign highlights the many different ways alcohol problems can appear and aims to reach not only those struggling with alcohol but also their families.
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