Almost all Swedes believe it is common for adults to become intoxicated in the presence of children during Christmas. This is shown in Systembolaget’s latest survey conducted as part of the initiative Childhood without a hangover. Children’s Rights in Society (Bris) also reports that calls from children increase during the Christmas holidays.
https://www.nordicalcohol.org/post/ahead-of-christmas-8-in-10-see-intoxication-around-children
Euractiv (EU) - EU states seek tighter
limits on cross-border tobacco and alcohol Shopping
Several European countries have suggested amending EU legislation governing
trade within the single market, introducing new limits on the amount of tobacco
products individuals may import, Euractiv has learned. Finland, Estonia and
Germany have reportedly advocated extending any amendments to Article 32 to
include alcoholic beverages as well.
https://www.euractiv.com/news/countries-want-to-curb-cross-boarder-shopping-of-tobacco-alcohol/
Termedia (Poland) - Alcohol as a public
health threat in Poland: rising consumption, weakening policy, and increasing
mortality
According to recent Polish epidemiological data, alcohol consumption is a
significant risk factor for many diseases, responsible for tens of thousands of
deaths annually, and a significant number of hospitalizations.
https://www.termedia.pl/Alcohol-as-a-public-health-threat-in-Poland-rising-consumption-weakening-policy-and-increasing-mortality,100,57221,1,1.html
www.heart.org
- Before you toast, know the risks of ‘holiday heart syndrome’
“Holiday heart syndrome” sounds almost joyful, perhaps something that would
afflict an excitable elf. But for people who mix alcohol with their seasonal
celebrations, it’s a potentially serious problem.
https://www.heart.org/en/news/2025/12/15/before-you-toast-know-the-risks-of-holiday-heart-syndrome
News-Medical (USA) - Alcohol-related liver
disease deaths surge with widening socioeconomic gaps
Researchers at Saint Louis University School of Medicine say deaths from
alcohol-related liver disease have surged in recent years, and the increase is
hitting people without a college degree the hardest.
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20251216/Alcohol-related-liver-disease-deaths-surge-with-widening-socioeconomic-gaps.aspx
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
(Australia) - Long-running NT alcohol study recommends changes to costs and
trading hours
A long-running joint study of the Northern Territory's alcohol-supply
interventions has recommended changes to reduce the region's nation-leading
rates of alcohol-related harm.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-19/alcohol-study-nt-reform-bottle-shop-costs-trading-hours-bdr/106153030
College of Policing - New research into
reducing alcohol-related violence
The College of Policing has published a What Works rapid evidence
assessment, reviewing 42 international studies to identify the most effective
interventions for tackling alcohol-related violence in nightlife settings.
https://www.college.police.uk/article/new-research-reducing-alcohol-related-violence
PsyPost - Alcohol use linked to lower
psychological resilience in soldiers, study finds
Regular consumption of alcohol is linked to reduced mental fortitude among
soldiers. A recent analysis of Spanish Army personnel found that those who
consume at least one alcoholic beverage daily exhibit lower levels of emotional
intelligence and self-worth.
https://www.psypost.org/alcohol-use-linked-to-lower-psychological-resilience-in-soldiers-study-finds/
Futurity: Research News - Raising the
drinking age could benefit teen mental health in Europe
A study based on policy changes in Spain shows that teenagers drink
significantly less alcohol when the minimum legal drinking age is raised.
https://www.futurity.org/raising-legal-drinking-age-mental-health-3313502/
Belfast News Letter (Northern Ireland) - NCD
Alliance Calls for Minimum Unit Pricing Legislation in Northern Ireland
Members of the Non-Communicable Disease Alliance NI, which is made up of
health charities and organisations, have issued an urgent appeal to the
Northern Ireland Executive to introduce legislation for Minimum Unit Pricing
(MUP) for alcohol, warning that continued delay and blockages within the
Executive will result in mounting strain on our already over-stretched health
services and deaths that could be avoided.
https://www.newsletter.co.uk/health/ncd-alliance-calls-for-minimum-unit-pricing-legislation-in-northern-ireland-5446189
PopNAD (Sweden) - How working from home
affects alcohol use in Sweden
Remote work has increased significantly since the years before the
pandemic, raising questions about its impact on employees’ drinking habits, as
alcohol policies are harder to monitor outside the workplace.
https://nordicwelfare.org/popnad/en/artiklar/how-working-from-home-affects-alcohol-use-in-sweden/
WRS (Switzerland) - Parliament rejects WHO
alcohol policy
The Upper House of Parliament, the Council of States has overwhelmingly
rejected adopting an alcohol policy based on recommendations from the World
Health Organisation.
https://www.worldradio.ch/news/bitesize-news/parliament-rejects-who-alcohol-policy/
IOCB Prague - Alcohol causes cancer. A
study from IOCB Prague confirms damage to DNA and shows how cells defend
against it
Alcohol consumption leads to the formation of a toxic compound called
acetaldehyde, which damages DNA. A research team from IOCB Prague has now
described in detail how cells repair this damaged genetic information.
https://www.uochb.cz/en/news/759/alcohol-causes-cancer-a-study-from-iocb-prague-confirms-damage-to-dna-and-shows-how-cells-defend-against-it
NordAN (Finland) - Dissertation study: a
holistic view of addiction can reduce stigma around substance dependence
A new doctoral dissertation in philosophy by Piia Koivumäki (University of
Jyväskylä) examines addiction through Lauri Rauhala’s philosophical view of the
human being.
https://www.nordicalcohol.org/post/dissertation-study-a-holistic-view-of-addiction-can-reduce-stigma-around-substance-dependence
Alcohol and Cancer - New research
strengthens evidence linking alcohol use to cancer
As Americans gear up for the holiday season, new research offers a timely
reminder to reflect on the long-term health effects of raising a celebratory
glass – or two. Alcohol is known to increase the risk of several cancers even
at moderate levels. Yet drinking remains widespread, and important questions
persist about how both the frequency and amount of alcohol people consume shape
their cancer risk.
https://www.alcoholandcancer.eu/post/new-research-strengthens-evidence-linking-alcohol-use-to-cancer
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