Alcohol News - 28/2023

The Washington Post (USA) - Alcohol consumption surged during the pandemic — and deaths followed
U.S. consumption of alcohol, which had already been increasing for years, accelerated during the pandemic as Americans grappled with stress and isolation
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News Medical (USA) - Alcohol-related hepatitis hospitalizations increased dramatically during the pandemic
A boom in alcohol sales during the pandemic appears to have had dire consequences for some as hospital admissions for alcohol-related hepatitis, a life-threatening liver inflammation, increased dramatically, according to a study of national hospitalization data.
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European Public Health Alliance (EU) - The future of alcohol policy in the EU
The last 2 years have seen remarkable progress on the EU level when it comes to public health-based alcohol policy, a brief moment of tailwind in a field that usually is met with the opposite.
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BBC - Sober lifestyles: 'I can still be confident on orange juice'
A third of people under 25 have not drunk alcohol for at least a year, a recent NHS study has shown. The BBC spoke to people who have turned their backs on drinking and heard how they are navigating the pressures of sobriety.
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Diabetes UK - Moderate alcohol consumption ‘does not protect’ against obesity and type 2 diabetes
Light and moderate consumption of alcohol does not protect people from conditions including obesity and type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.
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ABC (Australia) - Meth use on the rise across Australia, expert says alcohol and nicotine the most problematic
Alcohol and nicotine are the most-consumed drugs in the country followed by cannabis and methylamphetamine, according to recent wastewater analysis from the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC).
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Chronicle Live  - 60 diseases and conditions linked to drinking alcohol like beer and wine - from cancer to epilepsy
Drinking alcohol can put you at risk of developing 60 diseases and conditions, including many which were never previously linked boozing - a recent study has found.
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Irish Examiner (Ireland) - Alcohol on sale in shops and off-licences '70% more affordable than 20 years ago'
Alcohol on sale in shops and off-licences is almost 70% more affordable now than it was 20 years ago, according to a new analysis from Alcohol Action Ireland.
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British Liver Trust (Scotland) - Public Health Scotland’s final report into minimum unit pricing finds it has saved lives and reduced hospital admissions
Public Health Scotland's recently published final evaluation report on the impact of Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) reveals compelling evidence of the policy's positive effects on health outcomes in Scotland.
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University of Edinburgh - Alcohol plays an important role in pesticide suicide and self-harm, new study shows
A new study has found that alcohol consumption contributes to pesticide self-poisoning, but that insufficient research has been conducted on the issue.
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NordAN (Norway) - Akan: Alcohol - A Social Glue with a High Price in Norwegian Workplaces?
Akan Competence Center, a leading organisation specialising in workplace alcohol culture analysis, has recently unveiled a significant report titled "Social Glue with a High Price – Drinking Culture in Norwegian Workplaces".
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Dentistry.co.uk - Liver cancer deaths ‘soaring’ due to alcohol and obesity
Following a 40% rise in deaths caused by liver cancer in a decade, a leading health charity has called for urgent action.
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Cancer Center - Double trouble: Tobacco and alcohol combine to elevate cancer risk
For many people, smoking and drinking go together like bacon and eggs. But when it comes to cancer risk, it’s more like “gasoline and matches,” says Stephen Lynch, MD, Primary Care and Intake Physician at City of Hope Phoenix.
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AlcoholAndCancer - Taking on Alcohol-Related Cancer: Knowledge, Policy, Prevention, and Care
Alcohol's complex link with cancer, including its dual roles as a risk factor and a therapy complicator, necessitates continued, discriminating investigation. A thorough comprehension of this complex connection paves the way for more effective treatment and prevention efforts that will benefit both individuals and societies.
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