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
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