Alcohol is deeply embedded in British culture, from celebrations and religious ceremonies to everyday social life. Government guidelines offer a way to reduce the risks associated with drinking, but consuming alcohol within recommended limits does not mean those risks disappear.
https://theconversation.com/moderate-drinking-carries-health-risks-even-within-uk-alcohol-guidelines-295396
Law Society of
Scotland (Scotland) - A different kind of justice — inside Scotland’s
alcohol and drug problem-solving court
Scotland, and indeed Britain as a whole, is amid a penal crisis. Dr Robert
McLean, criminal justice lecturer, Education and Social Sciences at the
University of the West of Scotland, considers if it's time for an alternative
approach.
https://www.lawscot.org.uk/members/journal-hub/articles/a-different-kind-of-justice-inside-scotland-s-alcohol-and-drug-problem-solving-court/
Cancer Research UK -
Cancer News - From the dance floor to the lab – one researcher’s connection
to alcohol-decentring
In recent years, there has been a rise of alcohol-decentred spaces,
parties, and opportunities to come together. This rise is reflective of a
general decrease in alcohol consumption in the UK (and specifically for
Scotland) and a growing awareness of its adverse health effects.
https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2026/11/03/from-the-dance-floor-to-the-lab-one-researchers-connection-to-alcohol-decentring/
Theravive Counseling (USA)
- New Study Finds An Increase In Alcohol Consumption By Pregnant Women In
the US
A new study published in JAMA, looked at alcohol consumption during
pregnancy among US women aged 18 to 49 from 2021 to 2024.
https://www.theravive.com/today/post/new-study-finds-an-increase-in-alcohol-consumption-by-pregnant-women-in-the-us-0005168.aspx
IAS Blog - Alcohol
drinking and mortality in older men: what does new research tell us?
Heavy drinking is a well-established risk factor for poor health and
premature death. However, the health effects of drinking in older age remain
debated. Some observational studies suggest that moderate drinkers have a lower
risk of death than non-drinkers, but these findings may be misleading because
of differences in health and lifestyle between the groups.
https://www.ias.org.uk/2026/11/05/alcohol-drinking-and-mortality-in-older-men-what-does-new-research-tell-us/
UT MD Anderson - Rethinking
your relationship with alcohol? Benefits and how to try being sober curious
Whether you’re thinking about cutting back for your health, sleep or
overall well-being, being sober curious can be a low-pressure way to rethink
your relationship with alcohol.
https://www.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/rethinking-your-relationship-with-alcohol--benefits-and-how-to-to-try-being-sober-curious.h00-159860079.html
Drink and Drugs News
(UK) - Campaigners renew calls for MUP in England
A coalition of MPs, medical bodies, charities and public health
organisations has written to the health secretary calling for the introduction
of minimum unit pricing in England.
https://www.drinkanddrugsnews.com/campaigners-renew-calls-for-mup-in-england/
BB News (Latvia) - Alcohol
brings money to the budget, but at what cost? The Latvian Ministry of Health is
laying the groundwork for new restrictions
The Latvian Ministry of Health considers it necessary to start discussions
this year on further tightening restrictions on the availability of alcohol.
Despite the restrictions on the hours of alcohol sales and the increase in
excise taxes introduced in August 2025, the agency believes that stricter
measures could yield additional results.
https://en.bb.lv/article/our-latvia/2026/11/03/alcohol-brings-money-to-the-budget-but-at-what-cost-the-latvian-ministry-of-health-is-laying-the-groundwork-for-new-restrictions-114825
Ground News (France) -
Social Networks Have Become "a Weapon of Mass Propagation for Alcohol
Brands", Alarm the Association Addictions France
The Association Addictions France calls for a ban on alcohol advertising on
the Internet and denounces brand strategies to target users of social networks
https://ground.news/article/social-networks-have-become-a-weapon-of-mass-propagation-for-alcohol-brands-alarm-the-association-addictions-france?pcx=1
Public Health Ontario
(Canada) - Research in Action: Alcohol Policy Measures That Reduce Cancer
Burden
A new study led by researchers at the University of Victoria’s Canadian
Institute for Substance Use Research (CISUR), in collaboration with the
Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction and Public Health Ontario,
focused on two alcohol policy measures — cancer warning labels on alcoholic
beverages and minimum unit pricing.
https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/About/News/2026/04/Cancer-Warning-Labels
People Daily Kenya
(Kenya) - New Bill seeking to lock out under-21s from buying and consuming
alcohol reaches parliament
A proposed law seeking to raise Kenya’s minimum legal age for buying and
consuming alcohol from 18 to 21 years has reached the National Assembly,
setting the stage for debate on tighter restrictions targeting young people.
https://peopledaily.digital/news/new-bill-seeking-to-lock-out-under-21s-from-buying-and-consuming-alcohol-reaches-parliament
NordAN (Denmark) - NordAN
contributes to Danish consultation on alcohol age verification
NordAN has submitted a response to a Danish consultation, welcoming
stronger age verification while calling for an 18-year purchase age for all
alcoholic beverages.
https://www.nordicalcohol.org/post/nordan-contributes-to-danish-consultation-on-alcohol-age-verification
NordAN (Finland) - EHYT
encourages planning ahead for the Christmas party season
As Finland’s pre-Christmas party season approaches, EHYT is encouraging
people to reflect on their drinking habits and make choices that support their
wellbeing. Its OttoMitta alcohol diary offers a practical way to track
consumption and plan changes.
https://www.nordicalcohol.org/post/ehyt-encourages-planning-ahead-for-the-christmas-party-season
Alcohol Awareness
(Sweden) - Sweden: MHF highlights support for impaired drivers during Week
45
What happens after a driver is stopped on suspicion of driving under the
influence? In Sweden, a model called SMADIT aims to make that moment an
opportunity to offer support and prevent further offences.
https://alcoholcampaign.org/2026/11/04/sweden-mhf-highlights-support-for-impaired-drivers-during-week-45/
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