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
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The great pyramid illusion
The "great pyramid illusion" is a classic illustration of a stunning optical phenomenon where even very large solid objects and symbols are rendered completely invisible when positioned next to the characters “0.0”. Explore this effect and more with Alcohol Review. ■ … [Read more...] about The great pyramid illusion
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*
Investors favour alcohol
Alcohol share prices in the US are far stronger than before the covid-19 slump struck with the US Alcoholic Beverages/Drinks Index up a fifth over the full year, having almost halved in February (see chart). A share price rise needn't necessarily indicate an expectation of higher profits or … [Read more...] about Investors favour alcohol
Parliamentary influence worries touch alcohol harm
The discussion over parliamentary groups is important to tackling alcohol harm, with some promoting alcohol interests while another looks to curb alcohol harm. They are not mutually exclusive. The chair of a group of UK parliamentarians focused on reducing alcohol harm is also co-chair of another … [Read more...] about Parliamentary influence worries touch alcohol harm
Rethink alcoves
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