Alcohol News - 51/2021

The Irish Time (Ireland) - Minimum pricing for alcohol to come into effect in January
There has been a marked increase in the number of people buying duty-free alcohol and new laws on minimum unit pricing (MUP) in the coming weeks will only exacerbate this further, as well as drive consumers to the North, retailers have warned.
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Nature - Reconsidering the role of alcohol in the scientific workplace
In November 2020, the Geological Society of America hosted its annual conference in person, with a new rule — there would no longer be alcohol allowed in the oral or poster session areas.
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Medscape - Last Call? Moderate Alcohol's Health Benefits Look Increasingly Doubtful
Those who imbibe alcohol in low-to-moderate levels may not see themselves reflected in such stories of drinking's hefty tolls. They're instead following established health guidance that a little bit of alcohol now and then actually has robust health benefits. Yet the last couple of years have seen a notable fraying of this idea, as emerging data calls into question whether alcohol in moderation should really continue to be just what the doctor ordered.
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The Washington Post (USA) - States rushed to loosen alcohol laws in the pandemic. Heavy drinking went up, some studies say.
As heavy drinking increased in some households during the pandemic, dozens of state legislatures passed bills relaxing state alcohol laws, creating changes so vast that the movement is being compared to the waning days of Prohibition.
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9News - Drinking alcohol can cause skin to burn faster, may increase risk of melanoma
Drinking alcohol can cause your skin to burn faster when exposed to the sun, a leading Australian dermatologist has warned.
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NZ Herald (New Zealand) - Dermatologists warn summer alcohol consumption may increase risk of skin cancer
Your summer tipple may be damaging your skin and not just through dehydration or even forgetting to apply enough sunscreen. Latest research shows that alcohol can actually make you sunburn more quickly, increasing the risk of developing life-threatening skin cancers like melanoma.
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GOV.uk (UK) - No Christmas tipples for 770 alcohol-tagged offenders
Around 770 offenders will be wearing alcohol tags on Christmas Day as part of the Government’s drive to protect the public from drink-fuelled violence.
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Daily Mining Gazette - Christmas and alcohol can be a toxic formula
A recent survey conducted by American Addiction Centers revealed that one in five Michigan family gatherings devolve into drunken arguments during Christmas.
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Inverse - STUDY DISCOVERS A KEY GENDER DIFFERENCE IN HOW PEOPLE REACT TO STRESS AND ALCOHOL
THE HOLIDAY SEASON is in full swing, and for many, getting into the holiday spirit means consuming plenty of spirits.
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Yahoo Finance - Should alcohol be limited at airport bars and banned on planes?
Around 770 offenders will be wearing alcohol tags on Christmas Day as part of the Government’s drive to protect the public from drink-fuelled violence.
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Sidney Morning Herald (Australia) - Alcohol-related harm costing the nation $67 billion a year: study
Alcohol-related violence, illness and lost productivity are costing the economy $67 billion a year, according to a study that also found almost half a million Australians are physically dependent on drink.
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ABC - Non-alcoholic drinks can help many cut back this Christmas, but for those struggling with addiction, they present their own risks
Alcohol sales skyrocket in December across Australia, and with the increased sales comes an increase in alcohol-related harm.
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Glasgow Live (UK) - Glasgow children aged 11 ending up in hospital A&E wards drunk
A meeting heard the concerning situation of a rise in drunk children attending hospital, is being monitored, as efforts are under way to organise alcohol free events for Glasgow adults in recovery.
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Alcohol News - 50/2021

CNN (USA) - We really did buy more alcohol during the early pandemic, study finds
The great Covid-19 lockdown of March to June 2020 created more than a run on toilet paper, masks and hand sanitizers. A new analysis of alcohol sales in a sampling of American states has found panic buying of hard liquor and wine also spiked. Sales of beer, however, remained steady or slumped in most states.
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BBC - Drink think: Why expectation is alcohol's most potent mixer
People's prior beliefs about alcohol can strongly influence how they act when intoxicated – and even change their behaviour when they're sober, writes David Robson.
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News Medical - Smartphone apps could help reduce alcohol consumption among college-age drinkers
Smartphone apps to track blood alcohol abound, but until now had little evidence to show they help manage drinking in young adults. A new University of Florida study shows that heavy drinkers age 21-25 who weren't trying to cut back on alcohol reduced their drinking by four and a half drinks per week while using the apps -; nearly one drink less on each day they imbibed.
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Richmond News (Canada) - British Columbians have been drinking more; easing of alcohol laws could be one reason, pandemic another
Alcohol consumption in B.C. cracked a 20-year record during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an analysis of provincial alcohol sales.
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SmartCompany - It’s time to rethink our relationship with alcohol and work Christmas celebrations
It’s the holiday season again, which sets a similar scene in offices around the Western world: cheesy Christmas music is dominating the team’s Spotify playlist; worn-out faces are everywhere —recovering from black Friday/Cyber Monday/EOQ/Christmas planning hell; and free-flowing booze is as present as lazily flung tinsel.
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The Conversation (South Africa) - What South Africa’s COVID alcohol restrictions point to for future policy
Alcohol consumption is associated with various public health problems. These include high rates of trauma-related injuries and death. In South Africa, around 62,000 people die from alcohol-related causes annually. Most of these are personal injury and trauma.
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HuffPost - I’m Not An Alcoholic, But I Am A Non-Drinker. Here’s Why I Quit.
Hi, I’m Kelly and I’m not an alcoholic; I’m a non-drinker. I’ve always prided myself on my ability to change my mind. I used to believe that I would never want to live anywhere but New York, that I would never marry or have children or ― most frightening of all ― get a tattoo.

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Politico (Norway) - Norway bans serving of alcohol as it tries to slow Omicron outbreak
Norway will ban the serving of alcohol in bars and restaurants, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said, as part of new COVID-19 restrictions intended to stem the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant.
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Deadline News (Scotland) - Scots University research team recommend new alcohol policy measures
A University of Stirling team, led by Professor Niamh Fitzgerald, recommended new alcohol policy measures should be considered after results from their study showed it would reduce drinking-related ambulance call-outs.
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Sidney Morning Herald (Australia) - Alcohol-related harm costing the nation $67 billion a year: study
Alcohol-related violence, illness and lost productivity are costing the economy $67 billion a year, according to a study that also found almost half a million Australians are physically dependent on drink.
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ABC - When alcohol use becomes problematic for people living with anxiety
In a culture where drinking alcohol is so prevalent and part of almost every occasion, it can be hard for young people to avoid the pressure to drink.
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DMARGE - Alcohol Worse For Weight Gain Than KFC, Australian Man Discovers
There has long been a stigma surrounding fast food. The general consensus suggests it’s incredibly fattening, not very nutritious and ultimately just bad news for your body altogether. But it seems alcohol could, in fact, be even worse for you when consumed on a regular basis.
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The Guardian - Deaths attributable to alcohol, air pollution and flu must be modelled rather than counted
People might like a single number to explain an issue but health is much more nuanced than that
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PennState - Live-streaming ads for alcohol, junk food increased during pandemic
Live-streaming gaming platforms can give kids and teens a front-row seat to their favorite players’ video game screens, but they also can expose them to ads marketing alcohol, energy drinks and junk food that are endorsed by influencers.
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Daily Mail - Women are more likely to crave alcohol than men when stressed, new study reveals
Stress may make women more likely than men to crave alcohol. While both sexes tend to drink heavily after being put under pressure, a study found one key difference.
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FASD News - 49/2021

Australian Government (Australia) - $37.2 million for Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder support and awareness
The Australian Government is investing more than $37 million for Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) diagnostic services to increase access and reduce waiting times, as well as launching a new National Awareness Campaign for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Women.
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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.
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Scoop (New Zealand) - Formal Acknowledgement Of FASD Failings One Step Closer
An updated statement of response from the Crown regarding WAI 2624, which is part of the Health Services and Outcomes Kaupapa Inquiry (WAI 2575) and the Justice System Kaupapa Inquiry (WAI 3060), admits there is no New Zealand specific data on the prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) and the extent of the issue is quantified only by overseas data.
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The BMJ (UK) - Neglect of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder must end
In September, the UK government published its long awaited report on health needs assessment for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).1 This document covers many of the challenges associated with FASD, a condition caused by exposure to alcohol before birth affecting brain development and resulting in neurodevelopmental, physical and sometimes mental health problems that persist throughout life.
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The Area News (Australia) - Trying for a baby? Put down the wine
When Sophie and her husband knew they wanted to try for a baby, she knew what precautions to take. She stopped smoking a year before coming off contraception; started taking folate and pregnancy vitamin supplements; stopped eating pate and soft cheeses; made sure her salad was washed thoroughly; and cut down her alcohol intake with the intention of stopping entirely once she fell pregnant.
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Science Daily - MRI reveals altered brain structure in fetuses exposed to alcohol
In the first MRI-based study to investigate pre-natal alcohol exposure, researchers found significant changes in the brain structure of fetuses exposed to alcohol compared to healthy controls.
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Women´s Healthcare - Promote Alcohol-free Holidays for Pregnant Patients
The holidays can be a challenging time for those who are pregnant or expecting to be pregnant. The pandemic has made that especially true.
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CanFASD (Canada) - Health Canada Updates their FASD Page
Last month, Health Canada released their new information page on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). This update is a huge step forward towards increased consistency, reduced confusion, and improved understanding of FASD in Canada.
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VIDEOS and MATERIALS
FASD Hub Australia - FASD Hub Webinar: Managing alcohol use in pregnancy
Many clinicians tell us they don't ask about alcohol during pregnancy, as they don't know how to ask, what to advise or where to refer. In this session held on 1 December 2021, we presented a case study of a woman who is drinking alcohol during pregnancy and heard the perspectives of a panel of health professionals and a biological mother.
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CanFASD - The Sensory World of People with FASD: Part 2
Learn more about sensory processing and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) with presentations from Lisa Brownstone, an occupational therapist and caregiver, and Shana Mohr, a caregiver of a young girl with FASD. This is Part Two of a three part series on FASD and sensory processing.
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Special Books by Special Kids - Siblings with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (An Adoption Story)
The Homestead family adopted five kids with fetal alcohol syndrome who are all biological siblings. Schools and society expect them to succeed without accommodations because they “look normal”.
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FASD United - FASD United Circle of Stars Celebration 2021
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Illinois Crisis Prevention Network - Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
This learning opportunity will educate participants regarding the cause, diagnostic criteria, and life-long effects of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) on the person and their families.
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Schoolhouse Rocked - Blazing New Homeschool Trails - Cindy LaJoy & Natalie Vecchione, Part 3
No kid is the same. Every one of our children is born with unique gifts, talents, abilities, and disabilities. How do we take kids who don’t fit into the box of traditional education and equip them for a successful future? How can we guide them to seek God’s plan and live a full life that honors the Lord and impacts His kingdom?
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Kids Brain Health Network - Day 1 - 5. ABLE2’s Fetal Alcohol Resource Program
The Fetal Alcohol Resource Program (FARP) at ABLE2 is a stakeholder-driven program created in response to an identified need in the community to support children/youth with FASD, and their caregivers.
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Bridgeway Family Homes - 4 FASD Training
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Bridgeway Family Homes - 1 FASD Training
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National FASD - How to Make #BottleStoppers
No safe time, no safe amount. Join our craftivist campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of drinking whilst pregnant.
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The FASD Brain - #004 Paralyzing Fear
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FARE - Thanks Greg Hunt MP for your support and endorsement of Every Moment Matters.
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FASD Hope - 102 - All About FASD - Adaptive Functioning and FASD with Jerrod Brown, Ph.D.
Episode 102 welcomes back Dr. Jerrod Brown for the final installment of our four-part, 2021 series “All About FASD- Professional Insights and Perspectives".
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RESEARCH
Behavioral Sciences & the Law - Diagnosing intellectual disability in people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: A function of which diagnostic manual is used?
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is the largest known cause of intellectual disability (ID), and forensic experts are often called upon to determine if a defendant with FASD qualifies for a diagnosis of ID.
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University of KwaZulu-Natal - The role of communication in addressing sociocultural factors that influence pregnant women to drink alcohol in Durban
The study found the importance to extend beyond knowledge acquisition, but to mobilise communication as a culturally nuanced tool to facilitate psycho-social support during times of alcohol consumption when pregnant.
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Sciences & the Law - The neurocognitive profiles of justice involved people with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder: A systematic review
Advancing knowledge in the field can have important implications for understanding of the antecedents of offending behaviour in this population, and informing strategies for early identification and intervention.
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JMIR Formative - Initial Feasibility of the “Families Moving Forward Connect” Mobile Health Intervention for Caregivers of Children With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Mixed Method Evaluation Within a Systematic User-Centered Design Approach
The results demonstrate that the FMF Connect intervention is acceptable and feasible for caregivers raising children with FASD. They will guide subsequent app refinement before large-scale randomized testing.
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CNS & neurological disorders drug targets - Markers of Neuroinflammation in the Serum of Prepubertal Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
The present investigation shows an imbalance in the peripheral neuroimmune pathways that could be used in children as early biomarkers of the deficits observed in FASD.
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Future Medicine - Sex- and tissue-specific effects of binge-level prenatal alcohol consumption on DNA methylation at birth
Our findings warrant further replication and highlight a potential epigenetic link between binge PAE and FASD.
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Health & social care in the community - Wraparound programmes for pregnant and parenting women with substance use concerns in Canada: Partnerships are essential
Wraparound programmes, wherein multiple services are offered at one location, are effective in engaging pregnant or parenting women experiencing substance use and other complex challenges while also addressing gaps in services between the health, child welfare and addictions fields.
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University of Eastern Finland - FETAL ALCOHOL EXPOSURE, BIOCHEMICAL FINDINGS AND INSIGHTS INTO CLINICAL OUTCOME
This study increases understanding of the structural and biochemical changes in alcohol-using mothers and their children. The results of this study indicate that alcohol use during  the pregnancy causes a spectrum  of harmful  effects to the pregnanct  mother and exposed children.
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Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging - Adverse Prenatal Exposures and Fetal Brain Development: Insights from Advanced Fetal MRI
We summarize insights from MRI research in fetuses, highlight recent discoveries in normative fetal development using quantitative MRI techniques (i.e., three-dimensional volumetry, proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy, placental diffusion imaging, and functional imaging), and discuss how baseline trajectories are shaped by prenatal exposures.
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Drug and Alcohol Dependence - Preconception health service provision among women with and without substance use disorders
There are numerous missed opportunities to provide preconception services to women with and without SUD. While delivering preconception services, healthcare providers have an opportunity to screen for SUD which may be more prevalent among women with psychiatric and medical problems.
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IN OTHER LANGUAGES

InfoDENT24 (Poland) - Zdrowie stomatologiczne dziecka, gdy matka w ciąży piła alkohol
Kobieta, która pije alkohol w ciąży, naraża swoje dziecko na problemy ze zdrowiem jamy ustnej - nasiloną próchnicę i poważne wady zgryzu.
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Alcohol News - 49/2021

WHO Euro - WHO report on digital marketing of alcohol: control policies in the European Region are not enough
Only 14 Member States of the WHO European Region indicated that they have a ban on alcohol marketing on the Internet and social media, states a new WHO publication. The report, “Digital marketing of alcohol: Challenges and policy options for better health in the WHO European Region” describes the developing digital ecosystem that is used to promote alcohol consumption and the associated health risks.
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The Conversation (UK) - Alcohol deaths up almost 19% during the pandemic – the greatest increase since 2001
Deaths from alcohol in 2020 were up almost 19% compared with the previous year, according to the latest figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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IOL (South Africa) - SA ranks high on list showing intimate partner violence fuelled by alcohol abuse
South Africa comes second on the list of a study that shows that alcohol influences increased rates of violence between intimate partners.
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Daily Record (Scotland) - Scotland's alcohol death figures are major cause for concern with progressive action now needed
If Scotland has the worst rate of drug mortality in Europe, it should come as no surprise to learn our alcohol death rate is also off the scale.
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Limerick Leader (Ireland) - Minimum alcohol price to rise after Christmas to reduce consumption among heavy drinkers
The minimum price of alcohol will increase after Christmas to stop strong alcohol being sold at very low prices. The new pricing, which will come into effect on January 1st 2022, is part of the Public Health Alcohol Act in an effort to reduce consumption among heavy drinkers.
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The Brussels Time (Belgium) - Youth alcohol consumption down, but binge drinking remains prevalent
In the last two decades, young people in Flanders have been found to drink, smoke, and take drugs less. However, excessive drinking has not decreased.
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Express - The popular drink linked to an increased risk of bowel cancer - new evidence 'convincing'
BOWEL cancer is one of the most common types of cancer diagnosed in the UK, with thousands of new cases every year. A recent study has found a "convincing" link between a popular drink and an increased risk of bowel cancer.
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NL Times (Netherlands) - Vulnerable young people turned to alcohol, weed during Covid pandemic
Vulnerable young people smoked more cannabis, drank more alcohol, and used more laughing gas during the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Antenne Region Monitor 2020-2021.
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NY1 (USA) - MTA banning alcohol consumption on Metro-North and LIRR trains during SantaCon
The MTA is banning alcohol consumption on Metro-North Railroad and Long Island Rail Road trains during SantaCon NYC.
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Medical News Today - What to know about alcohol and opioid use
Taking opioids, such as oxycodone or morphine, in combination with alcohol can have severe consequences and be fatal.
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Helsinki Times (Finland) - Finnish Customs completes preliminary investigations into sales of alcohol from other European countries to Finland
Based on a request from the National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health, Customs has conducted preliminary investigations into sales of alcohol from other European countries to Finland. The investigations are now complete, and criminal charges will be considered next.
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Independent (UK) - Stop saying ‘junkie’: Adverts aim to end stigma over alcohol and drug problems
A national campaign calling for drug and alcohol problems to be treated as a health condition and urging people to stop using words such as “alcoholic” and “junkie” launches on Monday.
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Consumer Affairs - Half of all drinkers may be driving over the legal alcohol limit, study finds
Researchers from the University of Cambridge believe many consumers may be driving while drunk and not even realizing it. According to their recent study, about half of all drinkers are not good at gauging how drunk they are. This often causes them to get behind the wheel while exceeding the legal alcohol limit.
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The BMJ - Neglect of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder must end
In September, the UK government published its long awaited report on health needs assessment for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).1 This document covers many of the challenges associated with FASD, a condition caused by exposure to alcohol before birth affecting brain development and resulting in neurodevelopmental, physical and sometimes mental health problems that persist throughout life.
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Mirage News (Australia) - Alcohol causes cancer, yet only half of people in NSW know about it
New research from Cancer Council NSW has found that just over half of NSW residents (55%) know about the link between alcohol and cancer.
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Alcohol News - 48/2021

Irish Examiner (Ireland) - Irish troops banned from drinking alcohol in Lebanon ... even on Christmas Day
A large contingent of Irish troops will for the first time have to endure a six-month tour of duty in Lebanon without being allowed any alcohol — even on Christmas Day.
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Philly Voice - Drinking alcohol while pregnant significantly alters the baby's brain structure, MRIs reveal
An estimated 9.8% of pregnant women in the United States drink alcohol during pregnancy despite its potential to harm the brain development of their unborn babies, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Wharfedale Observer (UK) - MPs and health experts call for tighter alcohol marketing restrictions
Alcohol advertising needs tighter restrictions to limit the “constant bombardment” at celebrations such as Christmas and sports events, MPs and health experts have warned.
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Stuff - Alcohol and cannabis use falls around the world, but psychedelics are on the rise
Around the world, people are using less cocaine, cannabis, alcohol, and LSD, a new survey shows. According to the Global Drug Survey’s (GDS) latest report, which was published on Thursday, there's less smoking and drinking occurring when comparing to the year prior.
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SBS (Australia) - It’s time we got honest about our relationship with alcohol
Drinking is enmeshed in Australian society, yet many people are suffering because of it. Wiradjuri/Wolgalu man, and former NRL player and professional boxer, Joe Williams, now a suicide prevention and wellbeing educator, says the impact of alcohol on people’s lives needs to be brought into the open.
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NZ Police (New Zealand) - Police remind revellers of the impacts of alcohol on decision-making and consent
As the country makes the transition into the COVID-19 Protection Framework, punters will be heading out in droves.
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CNA (Singapore) - Binge drinking can put a person at risk of developing future alcohol dependency: Experts
Up until a year ago, Andrew (not his real name) would go out drinking with friends at least four days a week.
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Phnom Penh Post (Cambodia) - NGOs call for government ban on alcohol advertising
Two local NGOs called for a ban on all forms of advertising for alcoholic beverages, saying it was driving an increase in alcohol consumption in the Kingdom and leading to traffic accidents.
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Full Fact (UK) - MPs cannot claim for alcohol from expenses
A Facebook post claims MPs earn a starting salary of £81,932, plus “expenses + allowance for food and booze”. It compares this to the starting salaries for nurses, midwives, paramedics and radiographers (all of which it says start on £25,655) and junior doctors (£28,808).
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Medical Xpress (Australia) - Revised health guidelines urge much less alcohol consumption
Late in 2020, the National Health and Medical Research Council released its latest Guidelines to reduce health risks from drinking alcohol. These lowered the recommended maximum that health adults Australians should drink over a week from 14 standard drinks to 10.
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Travel Daily - Lufthansa Cuts Economy Complementary Alcoholic Drinks
On long-haul flights, Lufthansa will no longer provide complimentary alcoholic beverages for economy and premium economy passengers. It will instead introduce a buy-on-board menu to accompany the main meal. The new service will be widely available in approximately a week.
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Homeland Security (USA) - Alcohol Continues to Be a Major Contributing Factor in Unruly Passenger Incidents
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing $161,823 in civil penalties against eight airline passengers for alleged unruly behavior involving alcohol. Since Jan. 1, 2021, the FAA has received nearly 300 reports of passenger disturbances due to alcohol and intoxication.
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InSight - Talking about the booze: keep it simple. Less is safer.
WHEN it comes to alcohol consumption, there’s a simple message to convey to patients: less is better. It’s an important message that clinicians need to share positively, by using the context of improving health and avoiding long term outcomes.
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BBC (UK) - Drug and alcohol treatment sees rise in deaths in England
There has been a 27% rise in people dying while in treatment for drug and alcohol addiction during the pandemic, an official report shows.
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British Liver Trust (UK) - No escape: How alcohol preys on children and vulnerable people
As a member of the Alcohol Health Alliance, the British Liver Trust has welcomed its new report on how alcohol advertising preys on children and vulnerable people.
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Korea Biomedical Review - Bits of drinking every day raises gastrointestinal cancer risk by 39%
It is well known that heavy drinking raises the chance of cancer. How about drinking a little bit of alcohol every day, then? A recent study showed that frequent drinking was a more important risk factor for gastrointestinal (GI) cancer than alcohol consumed per occasion.
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FASD News 47/2021

CTV News Edmonton (Canada) - Alberta to spend $5M on supports for students with FASD
The Alberta government will be allocating $5 million over five years to educators to get the tools and skills needed to assist students with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
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Daily Record (UK) - Charity launches in Ayrshire for children exposed to alcohol in the womb
A charity which will support children with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) has launched its new pioneering centre in Ayr.
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New Era Newspaper - Mental health conversations - Are you drinking alcohol during pregnancy?
Many pregnant women worldwide may consume alcohol during pregnancy without really knowing the risk it has on the developing fetus. American research published in 2020, indicates that expectant mothers between the ages of 18 to 44 have seen an increase in alcohol use and binge drinking from 2011 to 2018.
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CTV News Winnipeg - University of Winnipeg research could help with understanding brain diseases and disorders
New research on the human brain out of the University of Winnipeg could end up changing how doctors can diagnose and treat central nervous system disorders.
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STV News (Scotland) - Hub to support families affected by Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
A hub in Ayr providing support to children and families affected by Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder has opened its doors.
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Surrey Place (Canada) - FASD Diagnostic Clinic: Impact Beyond COVID-19
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) affects approximately 4% of Canadians. It impacts more people in Canada than autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome combined.
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VIDEOS and MATERIALS
FASD Awareness #BeAware - Shushma Jain - Insights, strategies & home-schooling a child with FASD
In this third webinar we are delighted to welcome author Shushma Jain. Shushma is a writer, blogger, home-educator and parent to a child who has SEN.
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Susan Wendel - FASD Diagnosis, Intervention, & Prevention
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PreventFASD.info - The Conceivables
The Conceivables are characters in their very own comic strips, originally created by university students with input from other young people.
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Fasd.me - National FASD Christmas Cards
Pack of 10 National FASD Christmas cards. A wonderful Christmas scene adorned with baubles decorated with self portraits from young people living with FASD. These cards are being sold at cost.
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FASD Network Sask – FASD and the body (Infographic)
FASD is an invisible disability (we can’t see the disability) so many people don’t understand that it impacts an individual’s whole body, often leading to a lifetime of health issues and chronic pain.
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CanFASD – Improvinf Mental Health and Substance Use Outcomes for Individuals with FASD (Infographic)
We need more interventions directly targeting mental health and substance use challenges among individuals w/ FASD!
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NOFASD Australia - #23 The FASD Brain with Gilberto Spencer
Kurt is joined by Gilberto Spencer, FASD Advocate, Brain Coach, Mentor and Podcaster. They chat about his FASD symptoms, the events leading up to his diagnosis and the release of his podcast series; “The FASD Brain”.
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RESEARCH
Dove Medical Press - Substance Use in Pregnancy: Identifying Stigma and Improving Care
To combat stigma when working with substance-using pregnant people throughout the peripartum period, caregivers should utilize a trauma-informed approach that incorporates harm reduction and motivational interviewing with a focus on building trust, enhancing self-efficacy, and strengthening the personal skills and resources needed to optimize health of the parent-baby dyad.
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Alcoholism, Clinical and Experimental Research - Development and validation of a postnatal risk score that identifies children with prenatal alcohol exposure
The risk score significantly distinguished alcohol-exposed from control subjects and correlated with important cognitive outcomes. It has significant clinical potential and could be easily deployed in clinical settings.
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Forum Ortodontyczne/Orthodontic Forum - Dental and orthodontic evaluation of children and adolescents with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) – a review of the literatuure
Children with FASD should receive institutional preventive and therapeutic care, which will allow for systematic control of the oral health status and malocclusions.
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Behavioral Sciences & The Law - Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and Interviewing : a systematic review highlighting clinical and legal implications and recommendations
Individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) are estimated to be nineteen times more likely to encounter the criminal justice system (CJS) in comparison to individuals without FASD.
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BMC Pediatrics - Utilization of psychotropic medications in children with FASD: a retrospective review
The prescription algorithm is promising but requires further refinement to accommodate the range of presentations in children with FASD.
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The Journal of Pediatrics - Ear Abnormalities among Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Our findings highlight the importance of examining the ears during assessment for FASD, and the need for public health messaging regarding the harms of PAE.
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Tijdschrift voor psychiatrie - Early detection of risk for antisocial behaviour: towards moral bio enhancement?
We conclude that in the absence of effective interventions, broad social prevention is preferable to prevention based on screening for individual risk factors.
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International Journal of Mental Health and Addictions - Perspectives of Policymakers and Service Providers on Why Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Remain Unabated in South Africa: a Qualitative Study
The study findings suggest a cascade effect within the different levels of the ecological model highlighting the need for a holistic and systemic approach to preventing FASD in SA.
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Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy - Alcohol use during pregnancy in post-conflict northern Uganda: pregnant women’s experiences and provider perceptions
Pregnant mothers in post-conflict northern Uganda regard alcohol as a remedy to some of the social, economic and health challenges they face.
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Experimental Neurology - Potential roles of imprinted genes in the teratogenic effects of alcohol on the placenta, somatic growth, and the developing brain
In this review, we summarize the growing body of literature characterizing prenatal alcohol-related alterations in imprinted gene methylation and/or expression and discuss potential mechanistic roles for these alterations in the teratogenic effects of prenatal alcohol exposure.
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The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry - Suicidality and Associated Factors Among Individuals Assessed for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Across the Lifespan in Canada: Suicidabilité et facteurs associés chez les personnes évaluées pour les troubles du spectre de l'alcoolisation fœtale de durée de vie au Canada
With this study, we contribute to the emerging evidence of elevated risk of suicidality among individuals with PAE/FASD and improve our understanding of factors that may exacerbate this risk.
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Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproduction - A current view on the teratogenic effects of alcohol during pregnancy. Possible preventive measures
From the analysis of domestic and foreign literature, it can be concluded that the problem of preventing fetal alcohol syndrome is an urgent and unexplored problem in Russia.
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Edinburgh Research Archive - Behavioral profile of children with prenatal alcohol exposure and kinship and foster carers’ experiences of wellbeing and parenting stress
Children’s exposure to alcohol in pregnancy is a known risk factor for the development of life-long cognitive and neurobehavioural difficulties, collectively known as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs).
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Genes - Prenatal Adversity Alters the Epigenetic Profile of the Prefrontal Cortex: Sexually Dimorphic Effects of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and Food-Related Stress
Prenatal adversity or stress can have long-term consequences on developmental trajectories and health outcomes. Although the biological mechanisms underlying these effects are poorly understood, epigenetic modifications, such as DNA methylation, have the potential to link early-life environments to alterations in physiological systems, with long-term functional implications.
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Circulation - Epigenetic Regulation of Notch Signaling by Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Impacts Cardiac Outflow Tract Defect Development
Acute PAE induces hyperacetylation in the SHF and inhibits Notch signaling by restricting NICD translocation. Lack of Notch signaling reduces SHF viability and prevents elongation of the developing OFT.
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IN OTHER LANGUAGES
Gazeta Krakowska (Poland) - Jesteś w ciąży? Nie pij alkoholu! Szpital dziecięcy im św. Ludwika zaprasza na terapię dla pacjentów z FASD
Centrum Leczenia i Diagnostyki FASD przy Szpitalu Dziecięcym im. św. Ludwika w Krakowie to jeden z najbardziej zaawansowanych ośrodków w Polsce, zajmujący się kompleksową diagnostyką i leczeniem dzieci z Płodowym Zespołem Alkoholowym (FASD).
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Kompas Health (Indonesia) - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) atau Sindrom Alkohol Janin
Fetal alcohol syndrome atau sindrom alkohol janin adalah suatu kondisi pada anak yang dihasilkan dari paparan alkohol selama kehamilan.
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MTV Uutiset (Finland) - Vuoden raittiusteko -tunnustus MTV Uutiset Liven lähetykselle: Äidin raskaudenaikainen juominen vaikuttaa yhä Eevaliisan elämään
Raittiuden Ystävät ry on tänään palkinnyt MTV Uutiset Liven tuotannon Vuoden raittiusteko -tunnustuksella. Haastattelussa helsinkiläinen Eevaliisa Nwogun kertoi elämästään FASD:in, eli alkoholin aiheuttamien sikiövaurioiden kanssa. Äidin raskaudenaikainen juominen vaikuttaa Nwogun arkeen vielä aikuisenakin.
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Mediuutiset (Finland) - Sikiöaikainen altistus alkoholille voi näkyä ikävällä tavalla lapsen aivoissa vielä kouluiässäkin
Väitöstutkimuksen mukaan alkoholi voi haitata myös silmän kehitystä kaikissa raskauden vaiheissa. Sikiöaikaiseen alkoholialtistukseen liittyykin melko usein erilaisia silmämuutoksia.
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AlFemminile.com (Italy) - Alcol in gravidanza: un nemico infido
È molto pericoloso assumere alcolici in gravidanza, Anche berne in minime quantità può provocare un aborto, un parto prematuro o la nascita di un neonato sottopeso.
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FASmisja (Poland) - Najmłodsza FASD Edukatorka
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Alcohol News - 47/2021

The Connexion (France) - Almost quarter of people in France drink more alcohol than recommended
Santé publique France advises that people do not drink more than 10 units of alcohol per week, but found that a significant percentage regularly exceeds that amount.
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Pledge Times - Understand how alcohol consumption can develop esophageal cancer
Esophageal cancer is the sixth most common in Brazilian men, with 11,30 new cases per year, according to the newspaper O Globo. The scientific survey of the project Mutographs it also alerts other factors to the development of esophageal cancer: tobacco and even drinks at high temperatures, such as coffee and mate.
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Science Daily - Only alcohol -- not caffeine, diet or lack of sleep -- might trigger heart rhythm condition
New research that tested possible triggers of a common heart condition, including caffeine, sleep deprivation and sleeping on the left side, found that only alcohol use was consistently associated with more episodes of the heart arrhythmia.
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Government of Ireland (Ireland) - Ministers Donnelly and Feighan welcome further commencement of provisions of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act
Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for Public Health, Wellbeing and National Drugs Strategy, Frank Feighan TD, today welcomed the commencement of further sections of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018.
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Independent (Ireland) - Births, smoking and alcohol consumption all declining in Ireland, latest health report shows
People in Ireland are having fewer children, smoking less and drinking less alcohol in the past 10 years, a new report from the Department of Health shows.
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The Scotsman (Scotland) - Why the pandemic means it is right to further increase minimum pricing of alcohol - Dr Lewis Morrison
We are three and a half years into Scotland’s minimum unit pricing policy, which set out to make long-term changes to the country’s relationship with alcohol and improve lives for generations to come.
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New York Post - The rare symptom of cancer in young people that appears when you drink alcohol
Most people have suffered the nasty side effects of alcohol at least once in their lifetime. But for some people, they never thought it could lead to a cancer diagnosis.
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PAHO - PAHO launches “Pahola,” a digital health worker who can help risky drinkers decrease their alcohol consumption
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today launched Pahola, the world’s first digital health worker to specialize in alcohol and health, in an effort to help countries in the region reduce increasing rates of harmful drinking.
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The Print - More people drank excessively during the pandemic. We must address our alcohol problem
Alcohol addiction has existed for thousands of years. But an OECD report said that drinking habits have significantly changed since the pandemic.
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Sidney Morning Herald (Australia) - ‘Alarming’ alcohol lobby push to weaken public health regulation
The alcohol lobby is trying to water down the food regulator’s efforts to change Australians’ drinking habits, urging the federal government to shift it out of the Health Department and restrict it to product recalls and salmonella warnings.
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NordAN - NordAN resolution 2021 – Effective alcohol policies are hampered by industry interference
NordAN General Assembly raised the problem of alcohol industry interference in alcohol policy and adopted the following resolution on November 19, 2021 in Vilnius, Lithuania.
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Alcohol News - 45/2021

Medical News Today - Moderate alcohol consumption ‘should not be recommended for health reasons’
“Research in the future should address the problem that low to moderate alcohol consumption may increase the likelihood of death,” Dr. John answered. “Even low amounts of alcohol might add to the likelihood of female breast cancer or hypertension, both very severe and prevalent health disorders in many general populations.”
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The Guardian - ‘Nonsensical’ to suggest moderate drinking improves health, says expert critical of Australian study
Australian-led research claiming moderate alcohol intake is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease and death is not based on strong evidence, and fails to take into account recent research findings linking even moderate alcohol intake to cancer, experts say.
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Gateshead Council (UK) - New campaign warns that alcohol causes cancer
Most of us know that smoking causes cancer. But a worrying new survey shows only 1 in 3 people in the North East know that alcohol also causes cancer such as bowel, breast, mouth and throat cancer.
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News Medical - Substance use, high alcohol consumption may increase the risk of new-onset atrial fibrillation
Using methamphetamines, opiates, cocaine and cannabis, as well as acute alcohol consumption (alcohol consumption within a week preceding an atrial fibrillation event) may increase the risk of new-onset atrial fibrillation, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2021.
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Medical News Today - What to know about alcohol and migraine
Drinking alcohol is a trigger for some people with migraine. Although any type of alcohol can trigger a migraine, people who experience regular migraine attacks cite red wine as the most frequent culprit.
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Medical Xpress - Smoking, alcohol intake tied to age-related macular degeneration
Genetically predicted smoking initiation and lifetime smoking are associated with elevated risk of advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD), while genetically predicted alcohol intake is associated with increased risk of geographic atrophy, according to a study published online Nov. 4 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
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News Medical - Drinking alcohol and not exercising are modifiable risk factors for SARS-CoV-2
New research from the United Kingdom suggests several factors that increased the risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection involved higher alcohol use, Asian/Asian British ethnicity, and obesity.
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Daily Mail (USA) - Congress approves alcohol monitors in ALL new cars to stop drunk driving in Biden's new $1.2T in infrastructure package
Congress is requiring in its $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that automakers install monitoring systems in their cars to stop drivers from operating their vehicles while intoxicated.
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NZ Herald (New Zealand) - Alcohol's big role in Mid Canterbury crashes
An Ashburton councillor is dismayed that the influence of alcohol has been highlighted as part and parcel with serious road crashes in Mid Canterbury.
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UNSW Newsroom (Australia) - Treatment for alcohol use disorder often not perceived as 'helpful': WHO survey analysis
A new study analysing data from the World Health Organisation (WHO) World Mental Health surveys in 24 countries has explored how many people with alcohol use disorder seek treatment, and if so, whether they found it helpful.
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The Scotsman (Scotland) - Specialist drug and alcohol treatment for the young should be priority for the Scottish Government, a report has stated
The study said there were “worrying signs of increasing alcohol and drug-related harms among those of younger ages”.
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The Local.ch (Switzerland) - EXPLAINED: The real reason Swiss supermarket Migros doesn’t sell alcohol
Swiss supermarket Migros has never sold alcohol or tobacco since being founded almost 100 years ago. Here's why.
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Alcohol News - 44/2021

WebMD - Think a Little Alcohol Might Be Healthy? Think Again
Wine lovers, beer drinkers and those who enjoy a martini now and then have long been told that moderate drinking beats total abstinence. Unfortunately, new German research is throwing some cold water on that advice, finding that premature death among non-drinkers is likely the result of unrelated health problems that have little to do with the decision to forgo Chardonnay or Tanqueray.
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USA Today - Pandemic Drinking: Alcohol trends in graphics
As many Americans cope with COVID-19 stress by turning to alcohol, they're weakening their immune systems and risking breakthrough infections.
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NZ Herald (New Zealand) - Alcohol Healthwatch audit: Booze is being sold at 'pocket money' prices
There are calls for the price of alcohol to increase after a new "Cheap Drinks" audit found it costs as little as 77 cents per standard drink to buy booze at some supermarkets and bottle stores.
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CBC (Canada) - Alcoholic beverages need labels with calorie counts, Manitoba group says
A non-profit organization in Brandon, Man., is taking aim at the way alcohol is marketed — and says information such as calorie counts and suggested serving sizes should included on alcohol packaging.
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MASSLive (USA) - Fatal crashes involving alcohol haven’t waned since cannabis legalization, study suggests
New research from Boston Medical Center, Boston University and the University of Victoria suggests that cannabis legalization hasn’t replaced alcohol use among drivers. In fact, many appear to be using both substances.
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The Conversation - Exercise can reduce students’ desire to drink alcohol – new research
Alcohol intoxication, particularly in western cultures, is increasingly regarded as a socially acceptable behaviour, and excessive levels of alcohol consumption has been identified as a significant problem among university students. One study found that 45-69% of UK students engage in weekly binge drinking sessions.
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The Irish Times (Ireland) - Alcoholic liver disease up 30% during pandemic perfect storm, says consultant
A study of admissions for liver disease at Beaumont Hospital has shown an increase of 30 per cent over the 18 months from the first lockdown.
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News24 (South Africa) - ‘Consumption of alcohol critical’
The Law Enforcement Liquor Unit disposed of approximately 6 000L of alcohol – confiscated from public spaces in the past two years – during a liquor destruction event held in Ndabeni last month.
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The Brussels Times (Belgium) - Number of hospitalisations due to excessive drinking rapidly increasing
More and more people are being taken in at Leuven’s emergency departments as a result of alcohol intoxication, including young people, but also those suffering from alcohol addiction.
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CVBJ - Why alcohol is the worst drink to keep your immune system strong
Everything we eat and drink can affect the function and integrity of the immune system. While we can’t be in complete control of not getting sick, it is possible to support immunity through a nutritious diet, getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, and managing stress.
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Irish Examiner (Ireland) - Alert for Ireland on cancers driven by alcohol
Between five and 10 individuals per 100,000 people in Ireland are developing cancer every year as a result of their alcohol use, according to the World Health Organisation.
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The Lancet - Sobering evidence that higher taxes will mitigate alcohol-related cancer harms
The idea of taxing harmful commodities to improve population health is an old one. In his conceptualisation of modern economics, Adam Smith wrote that “sugar, rum and tobacco are commodities which are nowhere necessary for life, which have become objects of almost universal consumption, and which are therefore extremely proper subjects of taxation.”
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CBS.nl (Netherlands) - More graduates and less alcohol consumption among young people in 2020
With a pandemic ongoing, the year 2020 reshaped the lives of young people in the Netherlands. In secondary education, relatively more students were promoted and almost all final examination students graduated.
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FASD News - 43/2021

Stuff (New Zealand) - Teenagers left homeless without support for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
One teen ends up sleeping under a bridge. Another is passed between temporary care homes. Carers and social workers agree: "There is nothing for these children." Josephine Franks reports.
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Yorkshire Post (UK) - Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Family of Yorkshire boy with disorder caused by drinking alcohol while pregnant call for better education
Yorkshire boy Isaac Clegg is a bright, funny and outgoing little lad - but living with him is like living with a 'ticking timebomb'.
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VIDEOS and MATERIALS
FASD Hub Australia - Meet Prue Walker: The role of the social worker in FASD diagnoosis
As a social worker, part of Prue Walker's role is to make sure that children and families are supported before, during and after their FASD assessments. In this video, Prue shares a snapshot of some of the ways she helps families through this challenging time.
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FASD Deutschland e.V. - Spot 2 FASD
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NEOMED: Project ECHO - FASD - Systems of Care ECHO for MSY
Dr. Gocke Ergun from Wright State University shared her knowledge of this topic with the SOC for MSY ECHO community on October 28th, 2021.
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The Florida Center For Early Childhood - FASD Warrior: Jen Werden
This mom of four is on a mission to spread the word about FASD. Jen adopted a son with fetal alcohol syndrome (the most severe case of FASD).
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Katy Gentry #SINGOUT - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder- Education & Resources in Indiana
information on video on fetal alcohol Spectrum disorders and how the education and social Services community can learn more about this disability
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Liz Ross-Collier - Characteristics of FASD
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NPs, Midwives, & Nurses Partnering to Prevent FASDs - FASD Champions Connect: Laurie Hume, MBA - International FASD Awareness Day, 9/9/2021
Join us to hear Laurie Hume, MBA talk about her experiences as a champion for FASD prevention and awareness.
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Spotlight on FASD - Podcast Season 4, Episode 3 - FASD, Trauma and the Criminal Justice System
We're back in conversation with Jerrod Brown, stepping a little further out of Criminal Justice to dive deeper into connections between FASD and Trauma.
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FASD Hope - All About FASD - FASD and Trauma with Jerrod Brown, Ph.D.
Episode 94 is part 2 of a 4 part, monthly series within FASD Hope titled "All About FASD - Professional Insights and Perspectives with Dr. Jerrod Brown".
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FASD Success Show - #087 Ngaire Meadows: No Physical Aggression in a Year!
As a research scientist in the health care field, Ngaire thought she knew everything, but now understands how little she knew. With three girls on the Spectrum, it felt like WW3 in the home with rages, outbursts, and mental health concerns.
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FASD Success Show - #086 Kelly Rosenbender: From Struggling Single Mom to Informed and Confident Advocate
Kelly Rosenbender is a single mom working full time and raising a 13-year-old daughter. Despite getting a diagnosis and referrals for service for her daughter, she still felt judged, isolated, and without tools or knowledge to advocate.
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RESEARCH
Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research - Prenatal choline supplementation during mouse pregnancy has differential effects in alcohol-exposed fetal organs
Choline prevents the alcohol-reduced gestational weight gain and fetal body weight and corrects fetal brain sparing, consistent with clinical findings of improvements in alcohol-exposed children born to mothers receiving choline supplementation.
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Sciences & the Law - Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and confabulation in psycholegal settings: A beginner’s guide for criminal justice, forensic mental health, and legal interviewers
Suggestions in this article hold the potential to decrease the risk of confabulation in the criminal justice system and decrease problematic outcomes, such as false confessions and wrongful convictions among individuals with FASD.
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European Journal of Public Health - Available prevention and management interventions for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (2007 to 2017)
The uneven distribution of interventions designed for FASD vis-à-vis the burden of FASD in the different regions calls for a concerted effort for knowledge and intervention sharing to enhance the design of contextually sensitive preventive and management policy in the different regions.
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Developmental Neurobiology - Long-lasting implications of embryonic exposure to alcohol: Insights from zebrafish research
The harmful consumption of ethanol is associated with significant health problems and social burdens. This drug activates a complex network of reward mechanisms and habit formation learning that is supposed to contribute to the consumption of increasingly high and frequent amounts, ultimately leading to addiction.
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Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging - Corpus Callosum Morphometry in Children With Prenatal Alcohol Exposure

Alcohol is known to have a neurotoxic effect on the brain of offspring of mothers consuming alcohol during pregnancy.
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Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics - “The Offspring of Drunkards”: Gender, Welfare, and the Eugenic Politics of Birth Control and Alcohol Reform in the United States
The social politics of women’s alcohol use is controversial given current debates over maternal-fetal health, fetal alcohol syndrome, and debates about welfare. Exploring the early twentieth century intersections of Prohibition, birth control reform, and alcohol politics reveals the historical roots of current recommendations surrounding women, alcohol, and public assistance.
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Current Opinion in Pediatrics - Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: current state of diagnosis and treatment.
FASDs are a common cause of neurodevelopmental impairment in school-age children, and their recognition is essential to provide early interventions in order to optimize the outcome for these individuals when they reach adulthood.
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IN OTHER LANGUAGES
Nowa Trybuna Opolska Plus (Poland) - FASD. Dla kobiety w ciąży nie ma bezpiecznej ilości alkoholu, który może wypić
Rozmowa z Barbarą Słomian, dyrektor Katolickiego Ośrodka Adopcyjnego i Opiekuńczego w Opolu, organizatorką konferencji naukowo-metodycznej „Świat bez FASD”, która odbyła się on-line 19 października 2021.
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Die Rheinpfalz (Germany) - Ausstellung: „Wenn schwanger, dann Zero“
Von Donnerstag, 4. November, bis Mittwoch, 10. November, kann in der Berufsbildenden Schule auf dem Roßberg die Ausstellung „Wenn schwanger, dann Zero“ besucht werden. Dabei geht es um die Prävention von zukünftigen Schäden durch Alkoholkonsum in der Schwangerschaft
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Bimbi Sanie Belli (Italy) - Alcol in gravidanza: attenzione ai pericoli della sindrome feto-alcolica
Consumare alcol in gravidanza, anche in piccole quantità, è molto pericoloso sia per la gestazione stessa sia per la salute futura del bebè che rischia la sindrome feto-alcolica
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Alcohol News - 43/2021

ELO (Finland) - Alcohol costs workplaces at least EUR 500 million a year
Excessive alcohol consumption reduces the quality of sleep and recovery from work. The individual's concentration during working hours suffers, and intoxicants pose a risk to the safety of the employee's colleagues and customers.
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Netherlands News Live (Netherlands/Iceland) - “Parties in Iceland are supervised by parents. In many cases, the parties in the Netherlands are facilitated or turned a blind eye by parents”
As a Health Promotion Advisor, Suzanna Bijlsma is committed to the mental well-being of young people and she informs schools how they can prevent children and young people from using substances (increasingly younger). After a study trip to Iceland, she was inspired by how that country has minimized alcohol and drug use among young people in twenty years. And that they move more and are creative, which makes them feel better about themselves.
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USA Today (USA) - Excessive drinking during pandemic leads to dramatic spike in liver transplants, study says
The national list for people seeking liver transplants skyrocketed during the coronavirus pandemic, shooting up 50% higher than predicted before COVID-19 affected the country.
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The Drum (UK) - ASA study shows ‘very concerning’ potential for children to receive alcohol ads
Alcohol brands could do more to ensure their ads are not seen by children on social media, according to new research from the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
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KERA News - Studies examine the link between drinking alcohol and increased breast cancer risk in women
If you drink with any degree of regularity — or even at all — you might want to reconsider. Numerous studies point to alcohol increasing the risk of breast cancer.
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Sky News (UK) - Football clubs ready for alcohol trial during matches while police brand it 'really foolish'
There is a growing campaign to allow football fans to drink alcohol while watching the game, bringing the same freedoms that the supporters of rugby, cricket and other sports enjoy.
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Irish Mirror (Ireland) - Top GAA stars in danger of consuming 'harmful levels of alcohol', study finds
Top GAA stars are in danger of consuming harmful levels of alcohol as a new medical study shows inter-county players are more prone to binge drinking than their peers.
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The Conversation - Grey-area drinking: pandemic’s heavy drinkers are ignoring the health risks
Increased drinking during the pandemic has created a group of people who don’t see themselves as alcoholics but have difficulty abstaining from alcohol for any length of time.
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Daily Record (Scotland) - Ex-SNP justice secretary says minimum alcohol price should be increased in Scotland
The minimum unit pricing for alcohol in Scotland is out of date and should be raised immediately, a former SNP minister has said.
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Canadian Public Health Association (Canada) - Alcohol Policy in Canada Series #1: Alcohol and Cancer
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in alcohol policy, consumption trends, and harms. It is time for a renewed discussion on what this means for Canadians.
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American Addiction Centers - What Are the Effects of an Alcoholic Father on Children?
The experience of having a parent who suffers with a substance use disorder (SUD) can be confusing and painful. This article will help you discover the signs to look for in a parent who is suffering from a substance use disorder and shed light on the potential effects of addiction on a child with an alcoholic parent.
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Herald Star - Alcohol abuse in women a growing concern
Do you remember the television commercial: “I can bring home the bacon, fry it up in the pan. And never let him forget he’s a man?” If there is one thing that women don’t need to compete with men about in the pursuit of equality, it would be alcohol use and misuse.
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ETSC (Europe) - Young drivers: call for EU to mandate zero-tolerance alcohol and drug limits and graduated driving licences
The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) is calling on the European Union to improve the safety of young drivers through changes to driver licensing, among other measures, as new data show young road users, aged 15 to 30, have come to represent a quarter of all road deaths.
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