IAS Blog – It’s just a matter of time:
drone-delivered alcohol in your neighbourhood
Primary drivers of alcohol use are availability, affordability, and
convenience. Drone delivery of alcohol ticks all three of these boxes. Drones
can bypass traffic congestion, reduce costs by eradicating the need for a
driver, and provide fast access to alcohol at the click of a button.
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Euro Weekly News (Belgium) – 1.5 million
Belgians to say “goodbye dry January, and hello sober February!”
With dry January nearly behind us, and many countries such as Germany
trying their utmost to keep up with the alcohol-free campaign for the month,
Belgium is set to launch a campaign encouraging citizens to ditch the booze for
another month, in their Tournee Minerale challenge.
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The Conversation – Is no amount of alcohol
safe? Understanding risks and public health guidelines
The United States surgeon general recently called for a warning of cancer
risk on alcohol labels. And I agree. But the discourse that has come out in the
media, by health professionals and health influencers, has been alarmist and a
disservice to informing the public on the real cancer risks associated with
alcohol.
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University of Sheffield (UK) – Alcohol app
saves lives, reduces harm and could save the NHS millions, new study shows
The ‘Drink Less’ app can be a powerful tool in reducing alcohol consumption
and improving public health, a new study has shown.
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PsyPost – Alcohol’s impact on pain and
aggression: New research uncovers a critical link
A recent study sheds light on the connection between alcohol consumption,
pain tolerance, and aggression, suggesting that alcohol’s ability to numb
physical pain may play a significant role in why intoxicated individuals are
more prone to aggressive behavior.
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VRT (Belgium) – Over 10 deaths a day are
linked to alcohol
More than 3 per cent of all deaths in Belgium are linked to alcohol a study
from health institute Sciensano confirms. The most recent figures show that in
2021, 4,000 deaths were linked to alcohol, more than 10 per day.
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tovima.com (Greece) – Mitsotakis Leads
Cabinet on Tougher Alcohol, Tobacco Rules for Minors
According to the bill under discussion the provision of alcohol to minors
is re-criminalized as a misdemeanor rather than merely an administrative
offense.
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Alcohol Change (UK) – More than half of UK
drinkers have tried to manage their drinking – the top methods revealed
As the 2025 Dry January® challenge reaches the halfway mark, research from
Alcohol Change UK, the charity behind the 31-day break from booze, has found
that more than half* (54%) of UK drinkers have tried at least one method to
manage their drinking in the past.
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Movendi International – Countries Fail To
Utilize Alcohol Policy In United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation
Frameworks
Together with Scott Chiossi and Nick Banatvala of the UN Interagency Task
Force on NCDs we’re telling a story that will change how you view the role and
potential of alcohol policy for promoting development.
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FAO (Canada) – The Financial Impact of
Expanding the Beverage Alcohol Marketplace in Ontario
The FAO estimates that the Province’s decision to expand the beverage
alcohol marketplace in Ontario, including the decision to accelerate that
expansion to begin in 2024, will result in a net cost to the Province of $1.4
billion to December 31, 2030.
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NordAN (Norway) – 1 in 5 men in Norway have
driven under the influence
“These numbers are alarmingly high. Just think about how many impaired
drivers you’ve encountered on the roads! Every day, 30 people are reported for
this offense – and that’s just among those who get caught.” This is what
Roger Ytre-Hauge, motor expert at Frende Insurance, says about the findings of
a survey conducted by Norstat for the insurance company.
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NordAN (Finland) – Young people find
low-threshold support for substance abuse – the future of the helpline is under
threat
An increasing number of callers to the substance abuse helpline of Ehkäisevä
päihdetyö EHYT ry are young adults. In 2024, nearly one-fifth (19%) of those
seeking help through the service were aged 18–29, compared to just 12% in 2021.
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