An apparent forward step on alcohol safety labelling last week may, in fact, signal that it is about to get worse. The alcohol industry Portman Group (PG) says it agreed with the health department “for the removal of out-of-date information” by September 1st. But it does not mention adding … [Read more...] about Alcohol safety labelling may be about to get worse
Alcohol-free beer in the EU*
At 8.1% France had the EU's highest percentage of its beer production, exports and imports which is alcohol-free last year, according to Eurostat. Germany, which produced three times as much beer, came a close second. Hungary and the Czech Republic pushed Spain, the EU's second largest beer … [Read more...] about Alcohol-free beer in the EU*
Lancet experts recommend alcohol price controls to combat dementia
Alcohol price controls should be among the steps used to reduce high alcohol consumption to prevent or delay two out of five dementia cases, says a new report from a Lancet commission. The report also suggests “increased awareness of levels and risks of [alcohol] overconsumption” among 13 … [Read more...] about Lancet experts recommend alcohol price controls to combat dementia
Alcohol education is essential
Knowledge is necessary to inspire, shape and sustain positive change, with its dissemination providing the conditions for this change to occur. Alcohol is no exception. We cannot require anyone to learn about alcohol, no more than we can require them to learn about physics or the Brontë sisters, … [Read more...] about Alcohol education is essential
Video: Meet the 170-year-old sobriety movement
The current wave of attention might make it seem like tackling alcohol harm is a new thing, but far from it. Movendi International has been working in the area for nigh-on 170 years, with a name change from IOGT last month the latest evolution. Its president Katarina Sperkova talks with me here … [Read more...] about Video: Meet the 170-year-old sobriety movement
Alcohol and beyond with Alison Canavan
Supermodel, wellness guru and single mum Alison Canavan shares how her problematic relationship with alcohol intertwined with stellar international success and her longstanding Buddhist practice. She shares what she learned and what she has carried into her new alcohol-free life in LA. ■ … [Read more...] about Alcohol and beyond with Alison Canavan