Alcoholic drinks should carry warnings about cancer risk like those that appear on cigarette packets because of the direct link between alcohol use and increased risk of at least seven types of cancer, the US surgeon general has said bmj.com/content/388/bm…

A new study by Mats Ramstedt from CAN shows a clear link between alcohol consumption and cancer mortality. A 1-liter drop in per capita alcohol intake reduces cancer deaths by up to 1.1%. nordicalcohol.org/post/link-betw…

🇫🇮: The EU Commission is asking Finland to change its proposal on online sales and home delivery of alcohol because it is in breach of EU competition laws. According to the Commission, the draft law does not treat domestic and foreign online sales equally. yle.fi/a/74-20136069

🇮🇸: Iceland’s new government and the future of alcohol policy nordicalcohol.org/post/iceland-s…

In our latest podcast we spoke to Tim, a long-standing member of Alcoholics Anonymous & trustee, and Dr Kieran Moriarty, the godfather of Alcohol Care Teams & AA trustee🎙️ - AA's success - Whether its religious roots are a barrier - The term 'alcoholic' ias.org.uk/podcast/the-po…

Alcohol-specific deaths in the UK reached another record high in 2023, with 10,473 dying. This is mainly due to increases in England and Wales, whereas Scotland saw no change and NI saw a fall in deaths. IAS's Dr Katherine Severi said: "We’ve seen... theguardian.com/society/2025/f…

Reducing the burden of alcohol harm to help the beleaguered NHS is a ‘no brainer’. Holyrood needs to rediscover the political will to overcome the alcohol industry lobby and introduce effective public health measures. Here’s a blog about that….. reformscotland.com/nhs2048/alcoho…

“These findings dismantle the long-held assumption that bold health policy is politically risky...voters across the political spectrum see improving public health as a top priority and want the Government to do more to allow them to live healthier lives.” the-independent.com/news/uk/home-n…

Before the election, more than 70 organisations are demanding that Scottish Government prioritise increasing early detection & treatment of liver disease alongside other targeted measures, to address the highest number of unnecessary deaths from alcohol since 2008 👇 shaap.org.uk/news/446-time-…

Along with over 70 other organisations, IAS is calling on the @ScotGov "to develop and implement a comprehensive and integrated alcohol strategy which takes a preventative approach to reducing alcohol harm". Full letter: alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/resources/Brie…

“We want to see an alcohol care team in every acute hospital” says Alastair MacGilchrist of SHAAP This will ensure patients with alcohol problems are identified & provided with specialised support & access to community-based support after leaving hospital. #AlcoholEmergency

Supporting our call for urgent action on #AlcoholDeaths & for a new alcohol strategy - Ewan Forrest explains why this is so important given the trends and projections around alcohol related #LiverDisease - a silent killer alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/news/news/time… #AlcoholEmergency

The International Agency for Research on Cancer published a review of effective alcohol policy. This is important for reducing alcohol related cancers in the population. Found Minimum Unit Price as implemented in Scotland was an effective strategy. See report for other recs.

In a powerful talk at #EASLCongress Opening, Riina Sikkut, Member of Estonian Parliament, former Minister of Health of Estonia reveals the uphill battle of alcohol policy in a country where drinking is tied to patriotism. From hidden advertising to populist pushback, she shares

🚨Starting now!🚨 🔦Spotlight on patient stories, public misconceptions, and bold policy solutions from across Europe in the next episode of #EASLStudio 📍Onsite: Hepatology Arena 💻Online: : easl.eu/studio-at-easl… Aleksander Krag Ministerio de Sanidad Hazel Martin WHO/Europe

Aleksander Krag Ministerio de Sanidad Hazel Martin WHO/Europe BBC Panorama EASLnews Ramon Bataller Estonia is showing it is possible to shift behaviour around alcohol. 👉 Bold policies and ad restrictions are cutting use from nearly 11L to 8L per capita. ✅ It's not about limiting choice, it's about limiting industry influence on society. EASLnews #EASLCongress #EASLStudio

🍷🚫Powerful discussions unfolded in the #EASLStudio session "Beyond the Myths: Alcohol Harm and Policy Action". Policymakers, clinicians, and patients came together to break through misconceptions about alcohol, sharing compelling personal experiences and hard evidence of its

This is an important report on the impact of alcohol home delivery services in Australia following a series of alcohol poisoning deaths. The coroner's report linked from the article contains distressing details and clear recommendations for improvement. FARE contribute

In this session contributors called for better regulation of pricing, marketing, labelling and availability of alcohol. And more awareness in primary healthcare. EurocareBrussel fully support these measures and we look forward to continued work with EASLnews and WHO/Europe

Many alcohol brands from New Zealand & elsewhere are adding health info labelling to products sold in Irl ahead of scheduled start in 2026. It’s attracting notice internationally as Irl shows public health leadership. Micheál Martin Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/…