Alcohol News - 25/2023

NordAN (Nordic/Baltic) - No Safe Limit: Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 takes a bold stand on alcohol consumption
The Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 have been released, advising people to avoid or minimize alcohol consumption for both health and environmental reasons. These recommendations are based on the latest scientific evidence and aim to promote healthy and sustainable dietary choices.
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NordAN (Finland) - New Finnish Government proposes major overhaul of alcohol laws to increase market competition
The new Finnish coalition government has just approved its coalition agreement, which entails significant changes to the country's alcohol laws, aiming to increase competition and liberalize markets.
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The Local Denmark (Denmark) - Should Denmark raise the minimum age for buying alcohol?
Up to 30,000 people between the ages of 15 and 24 have received treatment at hospital emergency wards over the last year after drinking alcohol. A charity has called for politicians to consider changing the minimum age for buying alcoholic drinks.
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CNN - Heavy drinkers really don’t ‘handle their liquor,’ study says
It’s a misnomer that heavy drinkers can “hold their liquor,” a new study found. Instead, people with alcohol use disorder — what used to be called alcoholism — were significantly impaired on cognitive and motor tests up to three hours after downing an alcoholic drink designed to mimic their typical habits.
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ERR News (Estonia) - Riigikogu votes to raise alcohol and tobacco excise duties
On Monday, the Riigikogu voted to pass a bill, raising excise duties on alcohol and tobacco products, ahead of its second reading.
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News Medical (Norway) - Older people do not know enough about the risks associated with drinking alcohol, research shows
A large proportion of older people state that they drink alcohol twice a week or more and the difference in alcohol use between men and women is getting smaller, according to researchers at the University of Agder.
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The Trace (USA) - One Major Factor Missing From the Gun Safety Debate: Alcohol
Research shows that drinking is a driver — and predictor — of gun violence. But state laws regulating if chronic abusers may own or carry guns are wildly inconsistent.
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The Independent (UK) - Changing attitudes sees millions choosing to drink more mindfully, study reveals
A poll of 2,000 adults who have previously consumed alcohol found 57 per cent are choosing to “do things by halves” - interspersing alcoholic drinks with alcohol-free alternatives at social occasions.
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Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) - ‘Every phone is a bottle shop’: Pandemic hangover prompts booze ban call
A surge in Australians seeking help for alcohol use during the pandemic has prompted calls for a two-hour “safety pause” between when people can order liquor and have it delivered to their home.
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Neuroscience News - Alterations in Alcohol Consumption Echo Depression Symptom Changes
People reporting lower alcohol use simultaneously noted reductions in depressive symptoms, while an increase in alcohol consumption was paired with a rise in depression, irrespective of the drinking levels.
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LSM (Latvia) - Parliamentary discussions on alcohol advertising limits in Latvia continue
Raising the age limit from which alcohol can be purchased, banning alcohol sales at gas stations, as well as limiting alcohol sales on the Internet, are some of the proposals discussed at the parliamentary level to limit the availability of drinks in Latvia, Latvian Radio reported June 20 as part of its investigation series of Latvia's multifaceted drinking problem Zeme, kur dzer (The land that drinks).
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Liverpool Echo - Ryanair confirms in-flight alcohol rules after rumours of booze ban
Ryanair has confirmed its rules around taking alcohol onboard its flights. Many people will be preparing to fly out to sunny destinations for the summer - so it is best to make sure you’re up-to-date with all the new rules and travel guidelines, including what you can bring with you. One thing a lot of Brits travelling abroad like to take with them is booze from the duty-free at the airport.
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AlcoholAndCancer - Adhering to global health recommendations reduces cancer risk
People who adhere to global Cancer Prevention Recommendations are putting themselves at lower risk of developing the disease, new research confirms.
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