The US Alcohol Policy Conference - AP2026 - 29 September-1 October - is the place to be for advocates, researchers, and public health leaders from across the country who want to advance evidence-based alcohol policy solutions. www.alcoholpolicyconference.org

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WHO and The Addis Tax Initiative (ATI) held a workshop in July: Workshop on Health Taxes- country experiences and best practices in policy design and implementation. Alcohol taxes were part of the discussions. See the workshop programme: www.addistaxinitiative.net/sites/defaul...

The many links between alcohol and HIV and AIDS continues to be studied. As the AIDS 2026, the 26th International AIDS Conference ends today, listen to Dr Zoe Duby, a Senior Scientist at the Health Systems Research Unit at the South African Medical Research Council : www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZfm...

Research reveals links between alcohol, violence and HIV infection

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Alcohol Change UK is hosting their annual online conference in October that will focus on the many different ways that alcohol impacts on people's lives - and how this impacts on the kind of support that should be offered to them. Register to join online:https://alcoholchange.org.uk/

Sri Lanka launched the Investment Case on Alcohol Control and the WHO SAFER Technical Package on Monday. Health Minister Mr Jayatissa noted that alcohol-related harm affects public health and imposes social and economic costs on the country Read here: www.newswire.lk/2026/07/28/g...

Govt launches new alcohol control strategy with WHO support - Newswire

Sri Lanka has officially launched the Investment Case on Alcohol Control and the World Health Organization’s (WHO) SAFER Technical Package,Continue Reading

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Alert! If you've experienced alcohol related harm, join bsky.app/profile/alco... new Alcohol Action Network. The network will bring together people from across Scotland who have experience of alcohol harm through their own drinking or the drinking of someone close to them to share experiences.

A US study to identify the most effective social media message strategies for raising awareness about the link between alcohol consumption and breast cancer risk among women ages 18 to 25 is underway. Read: news.fsu.edu/news/educati...

FSU researcher leads NIH-funded effort to raise awareness of alcohol-related breast cancer risk

Every day, millions of young women use social media to learn about health and wellness, yet few know that alcohol consumption increases the risk of breast

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Sport is part of a healthy lifestyle, and drinking alcohol does not improve sporting ability. Alcohol marketing should be banned during sporting events. Enjoy the last few matches of the World Cup without alcohol.

WAAPA@waapaalliance.bsky.social · 4w ago

United by football. Inspired by healthy choices. Lets enjoy the #worldcup match free from alcohol. #AlcoholFreeWorldCup #PreventingAlcoholHarmInWestAfrica @globalgapa.bsky.social @who.int @iogt-movendi.bsky.social

@ias.org.uk has given their response to the open consultation on the mental health strategy for England, noting that excluding alcohol would be like a weather forecast that ignores the rain. Read here: www.ias.org.uk/report/ias-r...

IAS response to consultation on informing the mental health strategy for England - Institute of Alcohol Studies

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FORUT has launched a publication Best Practices for Alcohol Policy Advocacy: 'The Role of National Alcohol Policy Alliances and Shadow Reporting.' This is part of their Civil Society Impact Series. Read: forut.no/resource/bes...

Best Practices for Alcohol Policy Advocacy: The Role of National Alcohol Policy Alliances and Shadow Reporting

This FORUT Civil Society Impact Series publication captures lessons and best practices from the proceedings of the Alcohol, Drugs, and Development (ADD) Community of Practice (COP) webinar held on 27…

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The Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance, and partners such as the World Health Organization, host the 5th Uganda Alcohol Policy Conference in November 2026. Conference them: "Advancing Alcohol Control: Protecting the Present, Securing the Future." Abstract to info@uapa.or.ug / deadline: 31 August 2026

The WHO SAFER Progress Report, 'Implementing what works in alcohol policy: progress report on the SAFER initiative,' was released on Friday. The report documents progress from four countries implementing SAFER and looks to future priorities. Read: www.who.int/news/item/26...

New WHO report charts progress on the SAFER alcohol policy initiative

Alcohol-related harm causes an estimated 2.6 million deaths each year and remains one of the most preventable, and most neglected, threats to health and development. A new WHO report, implementing wha...

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Prevention is key to reducing drug and alcohol harm. Let's act today, investing in young people helps build safer, healthier communities across West Africa. #WorldDrugDay #PreventingAlcoholHarmInWestAfrica @globalgapa.bsky.social @who.int @iogt-movendi.bsky.social @fareaustralia.bsky.social

WHO launched the SAFER initiative to reduce alcohol harm in 2018. On 26 June 2026, WHO will launch 'Implementing what works in alcohol policy: progress report on the SAFER initiative.' Uganda, Nepal, Ireland and Sri Lanka, will report on their experience. Register: www.who.int/news-room/ev...

Launch of the SAFER progress report

WHO launches its progress report on the SAFER initiative in a 90-minute webinar on 26 June 2026. Four countries (Uganda, Nepal, Ireland and Sri Lanka) show how they are turning alcohol policy into pra...

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Health Coalition Aotearoa will host a webinar to build on the learning from the alcohol tax increases, reduced availability and other policies implemented by Lithuania. Join the webinar which will discuss how this can be applied to Aotearoa New Zealand: www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/webinar-fr...

Publication opportunities for researchers, writers and implementers from LMICs! Guest editors Dr Isabelle Uny et al of BMC Global and Public Health on alcohol control in LMICs edition have called for submissions. Submission deadline 5 March 2027. See here: lnkd.in/e4jaer9E

Great message about separating sport and alcohol during the 2026 FIFA World Cup from @waapaalliance.bsky.social , GAPA alliance partner, the West African Alcohol Policy Alliance. Alcohol consumption harms the health of spectators, and impairs the athletic performance of sportspeople.

WAAPA@waapaalliance.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Football brings us together. Let's make this #worldcup a celebration of health, safety and responsible enjoyment. #alcoholfreeworldcup #preventingalcoholharminwestafrica @globalgapa.bsky.social @who.int @ias.org.uk @fareaustralia.bsky.social

CHASE -SA, the Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance, SA and PRICELESS SA - SAMRC/Wits Centre for Health Economics and Decision Science are co-hosting a webinar to kick-start national dialogue on the commercial determinants of health in South Africa. Today, 11 June. See link to join below.

The Centre for Alcohol Studies continues its work on alcohol advertising and marketing regulations. They recently brought together legal experts, business operators and civil society to a workshop on alcohol advertising and marketing regulations. @SEAAPA

Polathep Vichitkunakorn@polathep.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Effective alcohol policy requires both evidence and dialogue. The Center for Alcohol Studies (CAS), PSU hosted a stakeholder workshop on alcohol advertising and marketing regulations, bringing together legal experts, business operators, and civil society. Supported by HSRI. #AlcoholPolicy

Healthy environments and healthy communities go together. Lets build a sustainable future free from alcohol harm. #WorldEnvironmentDay2026 #PreventingAlcoholHarmInWestAfrica @globalgapa.bsky.social @who.int

@kettilbruunsociety.bsky.social is hosting the51st Annual Symposium of the Kettil Bruun Society (KBS) for Social and Epidemiological Research on Alcohol in Lithuania from 1-5 Jun 2026. KBS attendees share alcohol research, policy and advocacy experience from a wide range of sectors.

On #WorldNoTobaccoDay, WAAPA calls for stronger global action on alcohol control to protect public health and future generations. #WorldNoTobaccoDay2026 #PreventingAlcoholHarmInWestAfrica @globalgapa.bsky.social @who.int

About 58 % of respondents to Finnish Institute for Health & Welfare survey support maintaining the current retail alcohol system which ensures that alcohol drinks with >8 vol % can only be sold through state-controlled retailer, Alko. See K. Raitasalo discuss here: nordicwelfare.org/popnad/en/ar...

Public opinion in transition: tightening attitudes and the future of Finnish alcohol policy

Alcohol policy in Finland has long been shaped by a balancing act between public health concerns and pressures for market liberalization. Over the past decades, incremental reforms have increased alco...

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Why youth voices should be more involved in future alcohol policy conferences. In our latest podcast we discussed the 2026 Global Alcohol Policy Conference in Brazil with Laura Cury & Emma Thompson. @globalgapa.bsky.social 🎙️Links: www.ias.org.uk/podcast/gett...

India’s Competition Commission is investigating French multinational Pernod Ricard over alleged exclusive agreements signed with retailers for dedicated shelf space for its brands. The Commission has raised concerns about this limiting consumer choice Read here: www.reuters.com/world/india-...

India orders antitrust probe into liquor giant Pernod's dealing with retailers

India's ​antitrust watchdog on Friday ordered an investigation into French liquor group Pernod Ricard over alleged exclusive ‌deals with retailers to promote its brands at the expense of rivals, a reg...

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Centre for Alcohol Studies in Thailand & South East Asia Alcohol Policy Alliance (SEAAPA) member, hosted a regional conference on alcohol policy. SEAAPA is a network of civil society organizations promoting science- based alcohol policies to reduce alcohol-related harm. See: cas.or.th/content?id=6

Polathep Vichitkunakorn@polathep.bsky.social · 3mo ago

On 18 May 2026, the Centre for Alcohol Studies hosted the Northern Thailand regional conference on alcohol policy, bringing together academics, policymakers, and civil society to advance evidence-based approaches for safe tourism and sustainable public health in Thailand. #AlcoholPolicy #Thailand

The Soccer World Cup starts in June. Some policy makers' propose an increase in hours of alcohol sales in Norway during the event. The Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy network reported resistance from nearly every health and labor organization. See here: onefootball.com/en/news/norw...

Norway considers easing alcohol rules during 2026 World Cup

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WHO commissioned a study into the impact of policies on men, women and other gender groups: 1)restricting alcohol marketing and sponsorship, 2)increasing taxes on alcohol and 3)reducing alcohol availability. Prof Carol Emslie shares her thoughts on their findings: www.shaap.org.uk/the-alcohol-...

The alcohol industry targets women – but alcohol policies are largely gender-blind - Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems

By Professor Carol Emslie, Scottish Alcohol Research Network Co-Chair, Glasgow Caledonian University This blog post by Prof Carol Emslie reveals how little we know about how policies to reduce alcohol...

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Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance lobbied the Parliamentary Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development on alcohol tax policy. Their wants include that the tax base include all commercially produced alcoholic beverages and inflation-adjusted excise duty.:https://www.uapa.or.ug/#

Alcohol research often focuses on heavy drinkers . This paper by Durazzo et al (2026) found that even low alcohol consumption may negatively affect the human brain with increasing age. Read the article here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

The interaction of age and total lifetime drinks is associated with regional cortical perfusion and thickness in healthy adults with low-level alcohol consumption

Low-level alcohol consumption at or below current guidelines (≤1 standard drink equivalent/day for females, ≤2 standard drink equivalents/day for male…

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Alcohol Review@alcoholreview.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Higher levels of alcohol consumption are associated with brain diseases and dysfunction, but there is little evidence of what happens at levels thought to be low risk. A new paper tries to narrow the gap. Full vid alcoholreview.substack.com/p/study-hint... AR post alcohol-review.com/story/study-...