Alcohol News - 17/2026

University of Sidney (Australia) - New study shows alcohol causes more cancers in Australia than previously thought
Alcohol consumption is likely to cause more cancer incidence in Australia than previously thought, according to new research from the University of Sydney. The new study, published in the British Journal of Cancer, analysed alcohol consumption behaviour among 225,000 people in the 45 & Up Study cohort in NSW – Australia’s largest ongoing study of health and ageing.
https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2026/04/23/new-study-shows-alcohol-causes-more-cancers-in-australia-than-previously-thought.html

Wild beim Wild (Switzerland) - Alcohol limit for hobby hunters: Petition
Anyone carrying a rifle in the forest is allowed to drink without being checked. Swiss federal hunting law and cantonal implementing regulations contain no binding blood alcohol limit for armed hobby hunters.
https://wildbeimwild.com/en/blood-alcohol-limit-hobby-hunting

The Conversation - Dying for a drink? How midlife NZ women think about alcohol – and its long‑term risks
For many midlife women busily juggling work and care responsibilities, an evening glass of wine can feel like the perfect antidote. But that everyday habit comes with real risks. Beyond the familiar hangover, alcohol is linked to at least seven types of cancer, including breast, bowel, mouth and throat cancer.
https://theconversation.com/dying-for-a-drink-how-midlife-nz-women-think-about-alcohol-and-its-long-term-risks-280592

Docwire News - Heavy Alcohol Consumption Linked to Increased Risk of Small Airways Obstruction
Heavy alcohol consumption is associated with significantly greater odds of isolated small airways obstruction (SAO), according to a large cross-sectional study of UK Biobank participants published in Chest.
https://www.docwirenews.com/post/heavy-alcohol-consumption-linked-to-increased-risk-of-small-airways-obstruction

PsyPost - Do we drink because we feel down, or feel down because we drink? A new study has the answer
A new study shows that better emotional well-being safely predicts lower alcohol consumption over time for average adults. Published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, the research suggests that boosting psychological health naturally curbs how much people drink.
https://www.psypost.org/better-mental-health-naturally-curbs-alcohol-consumption-over-time/

The Hill (USA) - Alcohol is our worst substance use problem: Don’t cut research funding
When Americans think about the nation’s substance use crisis, opioids, fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine dominate the conversation. But the substance causing the greatest harm is not illicit. It is alcohol — legal, normalized and often overlooked.
https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/5836177-niaaa-research-alcohol-impact/

University of Sheffield - New SARG study finds young people are three times more likely to start with alcohol than no/lo alternatives
New research from the Sheffield Addictions Research Group (SARG) and University College London (UCL) has found that young people aged 16-25 in Great Britain are three times more likely to start drinking alcohol than alcohol-free and low-alcohol (no/lo) alternatives.
https://sarg-sheffield.ac.uk/news-media/new-sarg-study-finds-young-people-are-three-times-more-likely-to-start-with-alcohol-than-no-lo-alternatives/

UNSW Sidney - Online program helps older Australians cut risky drinking in major national trial
High-risk alcohol use among older Australians is an emerging issue. While overall drinking rates have declined in recent decades, risky drinking has remained steady or increased in later life.
https://www.unsw.edu.au/news/2026/04/online-program-helps-older-australians-cut-risky-drinking-major-national-trial

Public Health Communication Centre (New Zealand) - Unpicking alcohol protections: New Bill set to increase harm and reduce public voice
Proposed amendments to the law governing the sale of alcohol will increase alcohol availability and reduce community influence over local alcohol decisions, leading to greater harm in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ).
https://www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/unpicking-alcohol-protections-new-bill-set-increase-harm-and-reduce-public-voice

Movendi International (Poland) - From Dismantling to Reform: The Long Road of Polish Alcohol Policy Modernization
In 2019, a political decision was made in Poland to abolish the independent State Agency for the Prevention of Alcohol-Related Problems (PARPA), which reported directly to the Minister of Health.
https://movendi.ngo/blog/2026/04/23/from-dismantling-to-reform-the-long-road-of-polish-alcohol-policy-modernization/

IAS (UK) - How Violence Prevention Teams in A&E are supporting patients, improving access to healthcare for vulnerable groups, and saving the NHS money
Violence is a significant public health issue. It costs the NHS over £2.9 billion each year treating and supporting those affected by violence, and there are long-term effects on individuals, families and communities.
https://www.ias.org.uk/2026/04/21/how-violence-prevention-teams-in-ae-are-supporting-patients-improving-access-to-healthcare-for-vulnerable-groups-and-saving-the-nhs-money/

NordAN (Norway) - New doctoral study: Who you are shapes how treatment for alcohol problems works
New research has examined the importance of patient factors in the treatment of alcohol use disorder. There is a need for more tailored tools and methods to improve treatment outcomes for people with alcohol problems, especially for women and for people with reduced cognitive functioning.
https://www.nordicalcohol.org/post/new-doctoral-study-who-you-are-shapes-how-treatment-for-alcohol-problems-works

Alcohol Awareness - World Liver Day 2026
World Liver Day was marked on April 19 with a global call to pay more attention to liver health, under the 2026 theme “Solid Habits, Strong Liver.” The campaign, led by major international liver societies, highlights the scale of the challenge. Liver disease causes 2 million deaths each year, 1.5 billion people live with chronic liver disease, and much of this burden is preventable.
https://alcoholcampaign.org/2026/04/21/world-liver-day-2026/

Alcohol and Cancer - Preventing cirrhosis is key to reducing liver cancer deaths
A new clinical update from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) argues that the most effective way to reduce deaths from hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common form of primary liver cancer, is to prevent cirrhosis before it develops.
https://www.alcoholandcancer.eu/post/preventing-cirrhosis-is-key-to-reducing-liver-cancer-deaths

Alcohol News - 16/2026

IAS - Could knowing about alcohol and cancer help build support for alcohol policies?
Effective alcohol policies, such as increasing alcohol prices or restricting where alcohol is sold, are among the best tools we have for reducing alcohol harm. But they tend to be the least popular with the public compared to less effective policies (such as education). So how do we close the gap between effectiveness and public support?
https://www.ias.org.uk/2026/04/14/could-knowing-about-alcohol-and-cancer-help-build-support-for-alcohol-policies/

The Conversation (Canada) - Why is alcohol use declining in Canada?
Lately, there has been a lot of news about declining alcohol sales in North America, and speculation as to why that might be. As director of the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research at the University of Victoria, I consider this an important development and a topic worth exploring given its implications for health and society more broadly.
https://theconversation.com/why-is-alcohol-use-declining-in-canada-277962

CityNews Toronto (Canada) - Ford government to allow alcohol almost anywhere in provincial parks
It could be beers on the beach and wine at the picnic tables for campers in Ontario this summer. The Ford government is going to allow alcohol consumption almost anywhere in provincial parks, 680 NewsRadio has exclusively learned.
https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/04/15/ford-government-to-allow-alcohol-almost-anywhere-in-provincial-parks-ontario/

VCU Health - Alcohol-related liver disease may be twice as common as previously thought
Alcohol-related liver disease is likely much more widespread in the United States than people think, according to a new study involving a VCU Health clinician-researcher.
https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/alcohol-related-liver-disease-may-be-twice-as-common-as-previously-thought/

Majorca Daily Bulletin (Spain) - Spain’s new traffic warning: you can be fined for alcohol even if you’re under the legal driving limit
The Spanish traffic authority, DGT, has set a clear position affecting young drivers in Spain.
https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/did-you-know/2026/04/16/141661/spain-new-traffic-warning-you-can-fined-for-alcohol-even-you-under-the-legal-driving-limit.html

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Australia) - Kununurra and Newman set for tougher liquor restrictions amid soaring violence
Tough new liquor restrictions look set to be introduced in the northern Western Australia towns of Kununurra and Newman, amid a government crackdown on alcohol-related harm.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/tougher-liquor-restrictions-kununurra-newman/106575292

Expats.cz (Czechia) - Czechia considers ban on nighttime alcohol sales to curb consumption
Czech health officials are preparing a series of potential measures aimed at reducing alcohol consumption, including possible nighttime sales restrictions at convenience stores and gas stations, according to Health Minister Adam Vojtěch.
https://www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/czechia-considers-ban-on-nighttime-alcohol-sales-to-curb-consumption

Al Hakam - The hidden harms of alcohol: Health risks and social consequences
Over the past few decades, scientific research has painted a clear and troubling picture of the health and social consequences of alcohol consumption. The World Health Organisation (WHO) and numerous national health authorities repeatedly warn of the risks posed by alcoholic drinks. The data show that there is no safe level of consumption.
https://www.alhakam.org/hidden-harms-alcohol-health-risks-consequences

News Medical - Threat-response in the brain's amygdala linked to sex-specific patterns of alcohol use
New research shows that the threat-response in the brain's amygdala (which processes emotions) is linked to different patterns of drinking by sex.
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260413/Threat-response-in-the-brains-amygdala-linked-to-sex-specific-patterns-of-alcohol-use.aspx

DSD News (South Africa) - SOUTH AFRICA CALLS FOR URGENT ALCOHOL POLICY REFORM AT GLOBAL CONFERENCE IN BRAZIL
Deputy Minister of Social Development Hon. Ganief Hendricks represented South Africa at the Global Alcohol Policy Conference (GAPC) 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 08 to 10 April 2026. He called for urgent action to address South Africa’s alcohol policy gaps and the growing crisis of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF).
https://dsdnews.org/south-africa-calls-for-urgent-alcohol-policy-reform-at-global-conference-in-brazil/

Il Sole 24 ORE (Italy) - Alcohol abuse, for 8.2 million Italians health at risk from the age of 11
Emergency women, young people and the elderly and meanwhile of the 730,000 consumers who already have physical or mental alcohol-related impairments only 8.3% are intercepted by National Health Service facilities
https://en.ilsole24ore.com/art/alcohol-abuse-82-million-italians-health-risk-starting-11-years-AIP4A9VC?refresh_ce=1

Yahoo (Germany) - German addiction researchers call for stricter alcohol rules
Addiction researchers called for stricter rules and higher prices for alcohol sales in Germany in an annual report that said the country still had above-average consumption and one of the least restrictive alcohol laws in Europe.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/german-addiction-researchers-call-stricter-063731841.html

NordAN (Iceland) - NordAN sends letter to Alþingi on Iceland’s online alcohol sales bill
NordAN has today sent a letter to Alþingi’s Judicial Affairs and Education Committee regarding Bill 479/2025–2026, the proposal that would allow private online alcohol sales in Iceland. The bill passed first reading on 5 March 2026 and was referred to the committee, where it remains under consideration.
https://www.nordicalcohol.org/post/nordan-sends-letter-to-al%C3%BEingi-on-iceland-s-online-alcohol-sales-bill

Alcohol Awareness (Denmark) - Denmark launches new tools to help associations build alcohol-free inclusion
In Denmark, associations and clubs play a major role in the lives of children and young people, shaping not only activities and routines, but also values, norms and a sense of belonging. That is why Alkohol & Samfund, in cooperation with the Danish Health Authority, has developed new inspiration material to help associations start a concrete discussion about alcohol policy and create more inclusive communities where alcohol takes up less space.
https://alcoholcampaign.org/2026/04/14/denmark-launches-new-tools-to-help-associations-build-alcohol-free-inclusion/

Alcohol and Cancer (EU) - European Parliament committee renews call for alcohol health warnings without delay
The debate on alcohol labelling has returned to the centre of EU cancer policy after the European Parliament’s Committee on Public Health published a new draft report on 23 March 2026 on the implementation of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan.
https://www.alcoholandcancer.eu/post/european-parliament-committee-renews-call-for-alcohol-health-warnings-without-delay

FASD News - 15/2026

Stellenbosch University (South Africa) - FASD prevention programme is changing lives
Under the leadership of Professor Soraya Seedat, Head of the Department of Psychiatry at SU, the FASD programme has sustained both its research and prevention momentum at a critical time.
https://www0.sun.ac.za/phambili/en/impact/fasd-prevention-programme-changing-lives-through-donor-support

American Psychological Association (APA) - Memory mix-ups in youth with FASD
When individuals interact with the justice system, their ability to remember and report events accurately is crucial (Nadelhoffer et al., 2013). For adolescents with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), this recall may be challenging.
https://www.apa.org/pubs/highlights/spotlight/fetal-alcohol-youth-memory.html

Bailiwick Express (The Channel Islands) - Just two children diagnosed by FASD clinic since launch in 2023
Jersey’s dedicated Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder clinic has diagnosed just two children since its launch almost three years ago, it has emerged.
https://www.bailiwickexpress.com/news/just-two-children-diagnosed-by-fasd-clinic-since-launch-in-2023/

The Medical Journal of Australia (Australia) - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: new guidelines for assessment and diagnosis
A summary of the new Australian Guidelines for Assessment and Diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder has been published in the Medical Journal of Australia.
https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2026/11/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-new-guidelines-for-assessment-and-diagnosis/

Community Scoop (New Zealand) - Hope Research Will Improve Support For FASD
The hope is that parents and carers will learn about FASD, how it differs from other spectrum disorders and strategies to respond appropriately.
https://community.scoop.co.nz/2026/04/hope-research-will-improve-support-for-fasd/

Medical Xpress - Assessing health care workers attitudes about prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
The authors of a recent study have recommended improvements to commonly used assessments of health care and social service providers' attitudes about prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-03-health-workers-attitudes-prenatal-alcohol.html

Todayville (Canada) - Red Deer RCMP recognized for work with young offenders with FASD
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.
https://www.todayville.com/red-deer-rcmp-recognized-for-work-with-young-offenders-with-fasd/

Research Society on Alcohol - Researchers Identify Specific Maternal Adverse Childhood Experiences that Raise the Risk of Alcohol Use During Pregnancy
Early life adversity has profound, ongoing effects on mental health and later behavior, such as mild to moderate drinking during pregnancy, according to a new study.
https://www.newswise.com/articles/researchers-identify-specific-maternal-adverse-childhood-experiences-that-raise-the-risk-of-alcohol-use-during-pregnancy

Creating a Family - Getting an FASD Diagnosis for Your Child with Prenatal Substance Exposure
When you were preparing to adopt or foster your child, you diligently educated yourself about the impacts of prenatal substance exposure. However, now that this child is living with you and attending school, real life is an entirely different experience than you expected! Isn’t that true of most parenting challenges?
https://creatingafamily.org/adoption-category/adoption-blog/getting-an-fasd-diagnosis-for-your-child-with-prenatal-substance-exposure/

 

VIDEOS
M.I. understanding - FASD understanding: What is FASD
Gulliver explains that Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong, disability that impacts the brain and body of individuals prenatally exposed to alcohol. It can affect learning, memory, attention, communication, and emotional regulation, Yet with the right supports, individuals can thrive.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-ntxh37bP0

Undivided - FASD 101
Parenting a child with a disability often starts with a feeling that something doesn’t quite add up. Maybe your child is bright and verbal but can’t manage daily routines. Maybe school keeps calling about “behavior,” even though you’re doing everything you can.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O11G6dUaSqw

Ohio Kinship Caregivers Connect - Understanding Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
In this presentation, Madison Vaughn, an occupational therapy capstone student, presents on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs), and more specifically, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DihpRr8R8Q

The Matilda Centre - Learning with FASD: Supporting adolescents with FASD: Tips for secondary educators
Presented by the FASD Hub and Learning with FASD, this webinar focused on practical strategies for supporting adolescents with FASD in secondary settings.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVofbBgdxvU

Der Spiegel - Alcohol during pregnancy: Amy's life with FASD
At 19, Amy learns that her mother drank alcohol during her pregnancy. She begins to understand why she often struggles in everyday life. Today, she has two goals: raising awareness and visiting Disneyland.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOvr215xV-g

Ohio Kinship Caregivers Connect - Promoting Healthy Development with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Madison Vaughn, an occupational therapy capstone student, presents a toolkit for promoting development from infancy into adolescence for individuals with FASDs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Axet8vkvQTs

Me and My FASD - FASD is Different for Everyone
Rachel, Andy, Jasmine, Georgia and Rossi, who all have FASD, discuss how FASD is different for everyone and how that can be hard to explain to others.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOnGi1U41Qg

Patricia Kasper, Your FASD Coach - From Tragedy to Triumph: A Journey of Resilience & the Power of Community
In this episode of Living with FASD, Patti Kasper interviews Jennifer Henszel, who shares her family's journey through adversity following her husband Paul's life-altering accident. The conversation explores themes of community support, resilience, and the power of storytelling in healing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vJkDSE51o8

Mental Health Academy - How Do You Ask About Alcohol Use in Pregnancy? Practical Strategies for Clinicians
Understanding how to talk about alcohol use during pregnancy is a critical yet often challenging aspect of clinical practice. In this training, clinical social worker Prue Walker explores how shame, stigma, and fear can shape conversations about alcohol and pregnancy — and how these dynamics may prevent disclosure, delay intervention, and impact care outcomes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhSA3umas5U

Patricia Kasper, Your FASD Coach - Bullying & Medical Gaslighting with Dr. Jennifer Fraser
In this episode of Living with FASD, Patti Kasper engages in a deep conversation with Dr. Jennifer Fraser about the complexities of medical gaslighting, particularly in the context of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QISIgJQqtkk

Justice For Orphans - The AFCJ Podcast - Ep. 524 - FASD for the Dogs with Krista LaRocque
On this episode, host Sandra Flach, talks with Krista LaRock. Kristen and her husband have been married for 30 years and have adopted 14 children including sibling groups. Eight of their children live with FASD—Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNCjasIoKjQ

FASD Florida Center - FASD Collective - Shifts that Work: Difficulties with Consequences
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56LlB4ahnG4

MotherToBaby - Substance Use in Pregnancy and Lactation
Substance use during pregnancy and breastfeeding raises many questions for both healthcare providers and families. In this webinar, genetic counselor Sophia Bradley, MS, CGC, provides an evidence-based overview of the latest research on exposures to alcohol and drugs during pregnancy and lactation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c046DW1Iyg

Harrison's Hope FASD - FASD, Advocacy & Life Stories: A Candid Conversation with Carl Young
What’s it really like to navigate life, parenting, and chronic health challenges with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)? Join Carl as he shares his personal story, lessons learned, and the power of community in supporting those impacted by prenatal alcohol exposure.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6PFJsFN_sk

FASD United - Introducing the FASD United State Advocacy Hub
Over the past few years, the FASD community has transformed what FASD advocacy can achieve. What once felt uncertain has become something powerful, connected, and full of momentum! That momentum has already led to real policy progress and meaningful change.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1871370947598980

 

RESEARCH
University of Pacific - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Education: Knowledge, Awareness, and Perceptions of County Office of Education Teachers
This study establishes a baseline understanding of teacher readiness and informs the development of future educational interventions aimed at improving outcomes for students with FASD.
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/4324/

Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders - Response Style of Caregivers and Educators Who Support Children and Adolescents with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure: An Examination of Questionnaire Validity Scales
The results of this study suggest that families and educators of children with PAE with specific profiles may especially benefit from additional services, support, and validation of their experiences.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41252-026-00485-1

East Tennessee State University - FASD in Rural Classrooms: Educator Knowledge, Practices, and Needs in Appalachia
The purpose of this study is to examine K–12 educators’ knowledge, perceptions, instructional practices, perceived barriers, and professional development needs related to FASD in rural Appalachian school districts.
https://dc.etsu.edu/boland-research-day/2026/presentations/253/

SSM-Qualitative Research in Health - “We're trying to save those children”: a critical evaluation of a foetal alcohol spectrum disorder prevention intervention in South Africa
We argue that critical formative evaluations of FASD prevention programmes, such as the one reported on in this paper, can assist in fostering caring and empowering subject positions for women within interventions.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667321526000570

Therapy In Pediatrics - A Multiple Case Report of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders with Focus on Cognitive and Sensory Profiles
Findings provide preliminary evidence for the clinical utility of these tools in identifying PAE-related deficits. Early detection may improve diagnostic accuracy and guide targeted interventions.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/01942638.2026.2646693

Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology - Disinhibited social engagement and reactive attachment behaviours in children assessed for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Distinguishing effects of maltreatment from inhibitory control difficulties
The developmental origins of reactive attachment disorder (RAD) and disinhibited social engagement disorder (DSED) continue to be poorly understood.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10802-026-01446-x

Research in Developmental Disabilities - Needs of professionals working with individuals with FASD in Spain
The aim of this study is to explore the knowledge that professionals working in Catalonia have about FASD, as well as the difficulties they perceive in carrying out their work with this population.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0891422226000685

Frontiers in Public Health - Ireland's Silent Epidemic: Why FASD Can't Be Ignored Anymore
Historically, pregnant women in Ireland were advised to drink stout for it's supposed iron-boosting benefits (1), a myth which has become culturally ingrained across parents and medical professionals.
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1781199/abstract

medRxiv - Cardiovascular and Metabolic Outcomes in Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Adults with FASDs exhibit an increased burden of CVD not fully explained by conventional cardiometabolic risk factors. These findings support enhanced cardiovascular screening in individuals with FASDs.
https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.03.19.26348806v1

JMIR mHealth and uHealth - Families Moving Forward Connect mHealth Intervention for Caregivers of Children With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Randomized Controlled Trial
This study demonstrated initial efficacy of the FMF Connect app for targeted caregiver outcomes, with small to medium effect sizes. As an mHealth app, the FMF Connect intervention has potential for scalability and accessibility.
https://mhealth.jmir.org/2026/1/e73647

Australian Journal of Primary Health - “…you can't work singular when you're working with families”: Co-creating strategies for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder prevention and support with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Service: A baseline mixed methods study.
The Indigenous community and outreach staff knowledge featured in this research highlights the strengths of Indigenous approaches for addressing PAE and FASD and provides essential guidance informing safe and culturally responsive PAE and FASD services for Indigenous peoples.
https://connectsci.au/py/article/doi/10.1071/PY25137/272071/you-can-t-work-singular-when-you-re-working-with?guestAccessKey=

PloS one - Maternal obesity and prenatal alcohol exposure are associated with child development: Results from the Safe Passage Study
A large body of evidence supports the role of the prenatal environment in shaping childhood development. The relative contributions of prenatal alcohol use (PAE), maternal socioeconomic, and nutritional status on child development vary in high- versus low-income settings.
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0345406

Cornell University - Evaluation of neuroCombat and deep learning harmonization for multi-site magnetic resonance neuroimaging in youth with prenatal alcohol exposure
In cases of prevalent diseases and disorders, such as Prenatal Alcohol Exposure (PAE), multi-site data collection allows for increased study samples. However, multi-site studies introduce additional variability through heterogeneous collection materials, such as scanner and acquisition protocols, which confound with biologically relevant signals.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2604.00251

Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research - Paternal lineage effects of prenatal ethanol exposure: Offspring neuroanatomy and behavior in a multigenerational mouse model of FASD
Our data suggest that PrEE can result in abnormal brain and behavioral development with heritable effects that persist transgenerationally.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/acer.70242

 

IN OTHER LANGUAGES
Netzwerk Pflegefamilien im VSE NRW e.V. (Germany) - Leben mit FASD - Netzwerk Pflegefamilien
In dieser Folge von Netzwerk Pflegefamilien – der Podcast spreche ich mit Sarah Blatt über das Thema FASD – die Fetale Alkoholspektrumstörung.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEUDF6UnFpY

Chaos im Kopf Podcast - Dein FASD Podcast (Germany) - Weiterbildung zur FASD-Fachkraft (C94)
In dieser Folge spreche ich mit Ralf Neier und Nina Thyhatmer über ihre gemeinsam entwickelte Weiterbildung zur FASD-Fachkraft.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPGuxlVzxK8

Kehitysvammaliitto (Finland) - Yhdessä ihmisarvon puolesta
Kehitysvammaliitto on ainoa taho Suomessa, joka tarjoaa vertaistukea ihmisille, joilla on FASD. Alkoholille raskausaikana altistuneiden ihmisten elämään vaikuttavat hyvin monisyiset asiat, joita ei voi ymmärtää yhtä hyvin kukaan muu kuin saman asian kanssa elävät.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1634827714420609

Rattlestork (Norway) - Alkohol i svangerskapet: risikoer, diagnoser, myter og hjelp
Alkohol i svangerskapet blir ofte diskutert et sted mellom bagatellisering og panikk. Medisinsk er retningen klar: det finnes ingen dokumentert trygg grense og ikke noe trygt tidspunkt.
https://rattlestork.org/nb-NO/alk

Powiatowe Centrum Pomocy Rodzinie (Poland) - FASD – można temu zapobiec
Płodowe Spektrum Zaburzeń Alkoholowych (FASD) to zespół trwałych zaburzeń rozwojowych powstających u dziecka w wyniku działania alkoholu w okresie życia płodowego.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1270753518487650

Alcohol News - 15/2026

NordAN (Iceland) - Icelandic court rules online alcohol sales illegaal
In a long-awaited legal breakthrough, the Reykjanes District Court ruled yesterday, April 8, 2026, that the domestic online sale of alcohol by private companies violates Iceland’s state monopoly laws. The verdict effectively ends years of legal ambiguity and has been hailed as a "total victory" by public health advocates across the Nordic region.
https://www.nordicalcohol.org/post/icelandic-court-rules-online-alcohol-sales-illegal

CBC (Canada) - Survey suggests 'very little support' on alcohol expansion into corner stores
Nova Scotia is putting a potential plan to allow alcohol sales in corner stores on ice after consultations showed little interest in expanding retail access but an "appetite for change" elsewhere in the province's liquor sales model.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/corner-store-expansion-survey-results-wine-beer-9.7151707

Upper Michigan's Source (USA) - Alcohol Awareness Month: Finding recovery through community
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and you can start your recovery journey right in your community. Dr. Kirk Klemme, an Aspirus Houghton Clinic Addiction Medicine Physician, says there are three pieces to the puzzle for addiction care.
https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2026/04/08/alcohol-awareness-month-finding-recovery-through-community/

Medical Xpress - Researchers identify potential therapeutic target for alcohol-associated liver disease and alcohol use disorder
Scientists have identified a particular protein in the body that may influence the progression of alcohol-associated liver disease and drinking behavior.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04-potential-therapeutic-alcohol-liver-disease.html

PsyPost - Early life stress fundamentally alters alcohol processing in the brain
Experiencing social isolation during early developmental years can lead to increased anxiety and a higher preference for alcohol later in life. A new study in rats shows that these early stressors physically alter how the brain responds to alcohol, specifically changing how the chemical dopamine is regulated in regions linked to reward processing.
https://www.psypost.org/how-growing-up-alone-changes-the-brain-s-response-to-alcohol-2026-03-26/

Otago Daily Times (New Zealand) - First do no harm with alcohol law reform
New Zealand’s most vulnerable bear the brunt of our relationship with alcohol,  Nicola Blaikie writes. Nicole McKee MP (Opinion ODT 24.3.26) argues that ‘‘New Zealanders should have a serious conversation about alcohol’’.
https://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/first-do-no-harm-alcohol-law-reform

Retail Pharmacy (Australia) - Alcohol messaging missing the mark for older Australians, study finds
Australian researchers are calling for more tailored approaches to alcohol harm reduction after finding that current public health messaging doesn’t resonate with older adults.
https://retailpharmacymagazine.com.au/alcohol-messaging-missing-the-mark-for-older-australians-study-finds/

IAS - Why alcohol warning labels and minimum unit pricing matter for cancer prevention
Alcohol is a well-established cause of cancer, yet many people remain unaware of the risk. Alcohol use contributes to at least seven types of cancer, and globally alcohol was estimated to account for one in 24 cancer cases in 2020.
https://www.ias.org.uk/2026/04/07/why-alcohol-warning-labels-and-minimum-unit-pricing-matter-for-cancer-prevention/

Public Health Ontario - Research in Action: Alcohol Policy Measures That Reduce Cancer Burden
A new study led by researchers at the University of Victoria’s Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research (CISUR), in collaboration with the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction and Public Health Ontario, focused on two alcohol policy measures — cancer warning labels on alcoholic beverages and minimum unit pricing.
https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/About/News/2026/04/Cancer-Warning-Labels

Movendi (Vietnam) - Vietnam’s Alcohol Policy Breakthrough: Landmark Law and Historic Tax Reform Show What Determined Advocacy Can Achieve
Movendi International today published “Preventing Harm, Saving Lives: Vietnam’s journey towards effective, comprehensive alcohol policy“. It is comprehensive account of how Vietnam achieved two historic alcohol policy milestones: the adoption of its first comprehensive Alcohol Harm Prevention Law in 2019, and landmark alcohol excise tax reform in 2025.
https://movendi.ngo/newsletters/vietnams-alcohol-policy-breakthrough-landmark-law-and-historic-tax-reform-show-what-determined-advocacy-can-achieve/

FARE (Australia) - Have your say to reduce alcohol ads on TV
We should all be able to switch on the TV to watch our favourite team on the weekend or enjoy family movie night without having to worry about harmful ads.  But right now, the rules about how alcohol ads can be shown on TV are set by the companies that profit from them. That means profit is the priority and the community’s wellbeing is second best.
https://fare.org.au/have-your-say-to-reduce-alcohol-ads-on-tv/

ScienceDaily - Binge drinking just once a month may triple your risk of liver scarring
Many people think that occasional binge drinking is harmless if they otherwise drink in moderation, but new research suggests that assumption may be dangerously wrong.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260404082652.htm