In December 2020 South Africa announced a new ban on alcohol sales. Phill Magakoe / AFP via Getty Images Adam Bertscher, University of Bath and Leslie London, University of Cape Town The lockdown restrictions introduced in South Africa to curb the initial spread of COVID-19 in March 2020 were the … [Read more...] about Guest post: We tested claims that limiting alcohol advertising in South Africa would violate rights
Alcohol and driving: an informative incompatibility
With a responsibility-driven covid unlocking in the news it is worth reminding ourselves that we are truly terrible at driving well after drinking alcohol. We can learn a lot from this. Our ability to abide by legal limits and social norms on the road falls apart after alcohol resulting in … [Read more...] about Alcohol and driving: an informative incompatibility
Grey-area drinking: pandemic’s heavy drinkers are ignoring the health risks
by Ian Hamilton, University of York Increased drinking during the pandemic has created a group of people who don’t see themselves as alcoholics but have difficulty abstaining from alcohol for any length of time. This group, starting to be called grey-area drinkers, are at risk of … [Read more...] about Grey-area drinking: pandemic’s heavy drinkers are ignoring the health risks
Deadly lockdown drinking polarisation quantified
The heaviest drinking households bought 17 times more alcohol than the lightest drinking ones at the start of the covid pandemic, a study says, helping to explain record high levels of alcohol-induced death. The polarisation of alcohol consumption found between the top and bottom fifth of … [Read more...] about Deadly lockdown drinking polarisation quantified
THC and CBD use during pregnancy, adolescence and other periods of rapid development
by Hilary A. Marusak, Wayne State University Marijuana use by the mother can affect a baby’s brain development.John Fedele/Tetraimages via Getty Images Cannabis is a widely used psychoactive drug worldwide, and its popularity is growing: The U.S. market for recreational cannabis sales could … [Read more...] about THC and CBD use during pregnancy, adolescence and other periods of rapid development
Why are we paying so much for alcohol-free drinks that aren’t taxed?
Image Shutterstock by Cameron Shackell, Queensland University of Technology Dry July, an Australian fundraising campaign to support people affected by cancer, is almost here again. The premise is that abstaining from booze and hangovers for a month frees up money to donate. But with prices in the … [Read more...] about Why are we paying so much for alcohol-free drinks that aren’t taxed?