A new study quantifies the public health and food security benefits of repurposing U.S. agricultural land currently used for alcohol production. It explores the potential for saving lives by mitigating alcohol-related harms and by increasing food availability.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/joshpearce/2026/09/20/hunger-games-irl-21-of-us-alcohol-land-could-end-global-starvation/
Time Magazine (USA) - Why
Older Americans Are Drinking More Alcohol—Not Less
The U.S. is in the midst of a temperance boom. Drinking rates have been
steadily declining nationwide, with an August Gallup poll showing that only 54%
of Americans ever consume alcohol—sharply down from 67% as recently as 2010.
https://time.com/article/2026/09/21/why-older-americans-are-drinking-more-alcohol-not-less/
BBC (UK) - Burnham
brands ban on football fans drinking alcohol in stands as 'discrimination'
Andy Burnham has branded a ban on fans being allowed to drink alcohol in
the stands during men's football matches as "discrimination".
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c933ky0nknxko
News-Medical - Why
wanting alcohol may matter more than liking it
A survey of 446 adults tested whether the urge to drink, expected pleasure,
and reasons such as coping or socializing point to distinct patterns of alcohol
use and readiness for change.
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260921/Why-wanting-alcohol-may-matter-more-than-liking-it.aspx
ABC News &
Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Push for more detailed
alcohol labelling, after low uptake of voluntary system
An analysis of labels from 6,037 different alcoholic drinks sold in
Australia has found just one in four included a voluntary warning label. The
study's lead author says this indicates harms are not being communicated
clearly and wants labels to be more specific, warning consumers about the risk
of cancer and liver disease.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2026-09-23/alcoholic-drinks-labelling-overhaul-push/107176258
Euronews.com - World
Cup fans were exposed to junk food, alcohol and gambling ads every seven
seconds
Advertising for junk food, alcohol and gambling during the match live
coverage of the World Cup occupied almost a quarter of the tournament’s total
live broadcast time, a new study has found.
https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/22/world-cup-fans-were-exposed-to-junk-food-alcohol-and-gambling-ads-every-seven-seconds
DutchNews.nl
(Netherlands) - Road safety institute weighing up zero alcohol limit for
drivers
The Dutch Road Safety Research Institute has released a new study on
reducing the drug and alcohol limit for drivers to zero, finding it would
probably decrease road accidents but would increase pressure on the police.
https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/09/road-safety-institute-weighing-up-zero-tolerance-for-drivers/
HuffPost - So
THAT’s Why Drinking Alcohol Makes You More Tired As You Get Older
You probably don’t need an expert to tell you that alcohol messes with your
body, especially when you’re well past your college years. Alcohol can make you
more anxious as you age, for example (hello, “hangxiety”) and just generally
make you feel worse — including more tired.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/why-alcohol-makes-you-more-tired-as-you-get-older_l_6a91a55be4b0fc8477ab7b51
ITVX (UK) - Tory
welfare plan to block benefit claimants buying cigarettes and alcohol
The Conservative party have announced plans to ban long-term benefit
claimants from buying alcohol and cigarettes, gambling and completing cash
withdrawals.
https://www.itv.com/news/2026-09-24/tory-welfare-plan-to-block-benefit-claimants-buying-cigarettes-and-alcohol
RTE.ie (Ireland) - Move
on alcohol discounts 'modest', says campaign group
A move to stop supermarkets from discounting the price of alcohol through
the use of loyalty points has been described as "modest" by Alcohol
Action Ireland.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0924/1592777-ireland-alcohol/
Planet Biometrics (UK)
- England and Wales authorise digital proof of age for alcohol purchases
Licensed venues across England and Wales can now accept digital proof of
age for alcohol sales following new regulations that came into force on
Tuesday, September 15.
https://identityweek.net/england-and-wales-authorise-digital-proof-of-age-for-alcohol-purchases/
Belga Share (Belgium)
- Flemish teenagers consume less alcohol and drugs, but some positive trends
are weakening
Flemish youth drink less alcohol and use fewer illegal drugs than ten years
ago, but the decline in alcohol consumption has plateaued. This was revealed on
Thursday in a student survey conducted by the Flemish Expertise Centre on
Alcohol and Other Drugs (VAD), which involved nearly 37,000 secondary school
pupils in the 2024-2025 school year.
https://belgashare.be/newsrooms/70/press-releases/36823/flemish-teenagers-consume-less-alcohol-and-drugs-but-some-positive-trends-are-weakening/
Irish Examiner (Ireland)
- Health minister bans retailers from offering loyalty card prices on
alcohol products
The health minister has banned the use of loyalty cards to buy cheaper
alcohol from March 2028. Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has brought in the ban in an
amendment to existing regulations under the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018
(Sale and Supply of Alcohol Products) (Amendment) Regulations 2026.
https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41914831.html
IAS Blog (UK) - Alcohol-related
liver disease deaths remain high. Many die without recent inpatient care
Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) is a major, preventable cause of
death. In 2021, it was estimated to cause over 350,000 deaths globally. Since
the COVID-19 pandemic, England has seen a worrying rise in deaths caused by
alcohol.
https://www.ias.org.uk/2026/09/22/alcohol-related-liver-disease-deaths-remain-high-many-die-without-recent-inpatient-care/
Levels - Alcohol
research is clearer than you think—here's what we know
Alcohol epidemiologist Dr. Tim Naimi explains why decades of studies
produced whiplashing conclusions, why the "healthy glass of wine"
didn't survive scrutiny, and the one message that has stayed consistent.
https://www.levels.com/blog/alcohol-research-explained-tim-naimi
NordAN (Latvia) - WHO:
Initial results in Latvia show that restrictions on alcohol availability have
helped prevent more than 60 deaths
At a joint meeting of the Drug Control and Drug Addiction Restriction
Coordination Council and the National Council for the Restriction of
Alcoholism, held at the Ministry of Health on Wednesday, 23 September, the WHO
Regional Office for Europe presented an initial assessment of the impact of
measures introduced in Latvia to reduce alcohol availability.
https://www.nordicalcohol.org/post/who-initial-results-in-latvia-show-that-restrictions-on-alcohol-availability-have-helped-prevent-mo
NordAN (Finland) - New
Finnish report highlights changing youth attitudes to alcohol, nicotine, drugs
and gambling
A new Finnish report provides a broad picture of how young people view
alcohol, nicotine products, illegal drugs, gambling and substance-free
lifestyles. Published by the Finnish prevention organisation EHYT on 22
September, the Youth Culture and Substances Report 2026 brings together the
main findings of its latest biennial survey and compares them with results from
previous years.
https://www.nordicalcohol.org/post/new-finnish-report-highlights-changing-youth-attitudes-to-alcohol-nicotine-drugs-and-gambling
NordAN (Norway) - Employers
fear young people’s cocaine use but overlook drinking pressure at workplace
parties
Headlines about cocaine use can create the impression that “all young
people” use cocaine. Meanwhile, young people entering the workforce encounter
an unhealthy workplace culture that receives far less attention.
https://www.nordicalcohol.org/post/employers-fear-young-people-s-cocaine-use-but-overlook-drinking-pressure-at-workplace-parties
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