Alcohol Consumption and Small Airways Obstruction Small airways obstruction (SAO) is characterized by inflammation, hypersecretion of mucus, and airway remodeling, and it is an important contributor to airflow limitation in both asthma1 and COPD.2 SA...

"These findings indicate that alcohol consumption, especially at high levels, may contribute to impaired lung function and increased risk of airflow limitation, typical of asthma and COPD."
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A Brazilian study based on postmortem toxicological analyses found that 53% of violent death victims had alcohol or drugs in their systems shortly after death.
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Heavy Drinking, Alcohol Use Disorder, and Obesity This cross-sectional study examines the prevalence of co-occurring alcohol use and obesity conditions among US adults by sex, age, race and ethnicity, and other factors.

"Nearly one in ten US adults in 2023 reported overlapping heavy drinking and obesity conditions. Public health and clinical interventions to mitigate risk factors for this high-risk population are needed..."
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Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million over alcohol abuse claims The Atlantic article said FBI Director Kash Patel "has alarmed colleagues with episodes of excessive drinking and unexplained absences."

"FBI Director Kash Patel on Monday filed a lawsuit seeking $250m in damages from The Atlantic magazine, claiming defamation in an article that alleges he abuses alcohol."
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FBI Director Kash Patel vows to sue The Atlantic over alcohol abuse claims Kash Patel recently made headlines for chugging a beer after Team USA won the gold medal in ice hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

"Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel said Sunday he will sue The Atlantic magazine for defamation over a new article reporting that he frequently drinks alcohol to excess."
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Alcohol tax Karnataka 2026: Draft ABV regime may raise liquor prices Liquor price hike: Karnataka plans an alcohol-by-volume tax model that could raise prices of Indian Made Liquor by 10-20%. The draft shifts from MRP slabs to ABV-based taxation, with higher alcohol co...

Explainer: "In a move that could significantly alter the pricing landscape of the spirits industry, the state government has issued a draft notification to implement a tax system based on the actual alcohol content in beverages."
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Dying for a drink? How midlife NZ women think about alcohol – and its long-term risks Women are highly aware of alcohol’s immediate effects, but, in a culture that promotes drinking as self-care, dangers down the track aren’t front of mind.

"Our findings suggest we need to look beyond individual responsibility and address the wider systems that make drinking feel normal – and even necessary – for many women."
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Exclusive | Eric Swalwell billed 100+ booze delivery charges to campaigns Campaign records show that his tab also overlapped with him curiously taking multiple trips to Las Vegas in the summer of 2021.

"Over a four-year period starting in 2020, [ex-congressman Eric] Swalwell’s donor-funded congressional campaigns recorded more than 100 separate charges with now-defunct alcohol delivery company Drizly, according to federal campaign disclosures."
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Andrew Lloyd Webber Says He’s a Recovering Alcoholic "Sixteen months ago I decided that I needed help and it’s the best thing that ever happened to me," the composer said in a new profile.

"I started to worry that I wasn’t being creative,” [Andrew Lloyd-Webber] said. “And I thought, ‘But I’ve said to everybody that I’m not drinking.’ So I started to drink secretly.”
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Alcoholism is our worst substance use problem: Don’t cut research funding Continued investment in research, education and prevention is not optional but is essential.

"As we recognise Alcohol Awareness Month..., we must avoid underestimating alcohol’s continuing toll. And policymakers must not underfund or dismantle the very institution best equipped to address it," William Wieczorek, chair of the Friends of the NIAA
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AR Anyone with an alcohol problems deserves sympathy and support, regardless of their role. That said, the downsides of heavy alcohol consumption are likely to be inconsistent with being the head of the FBI.

The FBI Director Is MIA Kash Patel has alarmed colleagues with episodes of excessive drinking and unexplained absences.

"The DOJ’s ethics handbook states that 'an employee is prohibited from habitually using alcohol or other intoxicants to excess.'... But officials told me that [FBI Director Kash] Patel’s alcohol use goes far beyond the occasional beer." Nothing to see here.
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Two Trump cabinet members roasted after alcohol-related Strait of Hormuz gaffe “The only thing Scott (Bessent) is lowering is the level of his glass,” snarked the press office for California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

"Trump Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent mistakenly referred to the Strait of Hormuz as the 'Straits of Vermouth' during a press briefing Wednesday, leading to memes mocking the gaffe and another cabinet member accused of excessive drinking."
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There are "major deficits in alcohol policy" according to the German Centre for Addiction Issues. It highlighted the low tax on beer and non-existent tax on wine, as well as evidence for availability and marketing restrictions.
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Alcohol and violence YouTube video by Alcohol Review

AR2026 Extra: Sheila Gilheany of Alcohol Action Ireland presents the evidence and some policies to tackle the problem of alcohol and gender-based violence. youtube.com/watch?v=bCy6UNgreXc&feature=youtu.be More from AR2026 and AR2026 Extra: alcohol-review.com/story/ar2026...
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Galway's 'alcohol free' new Christmas festival plans Galway City Council are inviting submissions from operators

"Galway City Council are inviting submissions from professional operators to partake in a new [alcohol-free] family-oriented Christmas festival that is part of the Council’s Christmas In Galway Programme."
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Kansas City is banning mini booze bottles, but not everywhere The new rule defines five alcohol "corridors" in the city.

"Kansas City last week banned the sale of airplane liquor bottles [of under 200ml of spirits] and other single-serve alcoholic beverages in specific regions of the city — for now."
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Alcohol-attributable cancer risk and burden estimates for Australia’s updated alcohol consumption guidelines - British Journal of Cancer British Journal of Cancer - Alcohol-attributable cancer risk and burden estimates for Australia’s updated alcohol consumption guidelines

Alcohol caused 4.6% of all cancer case in Australia in 2024 and there would be 2.2% fewer cases if the population kept to the guidelines of drinking less than 125ml of alcohol a week.
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Brand Sharing and New Drinking Occasions: A Content Analysis of How Alcohol Brands in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand Promote Zero Alcohol Products Introduction The rapid expansion of zero alcohol products (ZAP) and associated marketing is of increasing public health interest. Investigating marketing approaches can provide insights to inform po.....

"Marketing campaigns for zero alcohol products that share branding with alcoholic products tend to promote alcohol branding in new drinking contexts such as while exercising, driving or operating heavy machinery," found a new study.
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Gender-based violence often involves perpetrators who are under the influence of alcohol, with cases spiking around holidays and sports events. Alcohol Action Ireland presents the evidence and some policies to tackle the problem @alcoholireland.ie
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Czechia considers ban on nighttime alcohol sales to curb consumption Czech Health Minister Adam Vojtěch is weighing new limits on alcohol sales, including possible nighttime restrictions at shops and gas stations.

Czech health officials are reportedly discussing tighter restrictions on night-time alcohol retail, as well as higher alcohol taxes, tighter restrictions on advertising, and changes to where alcohol can be sold.
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Interview: Quantifying alcohol's liver risks YouTube video by Alcohol Review

New research shows a dramatic underestimation of liver disease that is worsened by alcohol consumption, Professor Zobair Younossi of Georgetown University told AR. The full video is now available on Youtube.
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The US Federal Aviation Administration said yesterday it would fine American Airlines for allowing flight attendants who had tested positive on drug and alcohol tests to resume safety-sensitive duties without completing all the required follow-up testing.

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Alcohol is well known to be among the biggest causes and contributors to liver disease, but there is still more to be found out. Alcohol Review spoke to Professor Zobair Younossi of Georgetown University about a recent paper. @georgetownuni.bsky.social
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Alcohol Underreporting Hides True Liver Disease Risk Alcohol underreporting masks true liver disease risk. Learn how adjusted data reveals higher prevalence and mortality.

Correcting for underreporting nearly doubles the apparent prevalence of alcohol-related forms, revealing a considerably larger population at risk.
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Survey suggests 'very little support' on alcohol expansion into corner stores | CBC News Nova Scotia is putting a potential plan to allow alcohol sales in corner stores on ice after consultations showed little interest in expanding retail access but an "appetite for change" elsewhere in t...

"Nova Scotia is putting a potential plan to allow alcohol sales in corner stores on ice after consultations showed little interest in expanding retail access but an 'appetite for change' elsewhere in the province's liquor sales model."

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German firm banned from marketing alcohol-free alternative as whiskey A court in Germany, where people take their drinks seriously, sought to settle a long-running dispute on Thursday over alcohol-free whiskey, rum and gin alternatives. The case concerns a start-up busi...

A German court today banned a start-up from selling alcohol-free drinks using slogans containing the names of alcohol products, including "This is not rum," "This is not whiskey" and "This is not gin".
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"[Glenn Perkins's ]daughters have released footage of their father in his living room, surrounded by carrier bags full of beer, spirits and empty bottles, to highlight calls for tighter restrictions on food and drink delivery apps."
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Interview with Lucy Rocca YouTube video by Alcohol Review

AR This fear came up in an interview with sobriety coach Lucy Rocca the other day. You can catch it here www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXO5...

Blackpool women fear losing children if they admit alcohol abuse A survey finds some women are 'terrified' their children will go into care if they admit alcohol abuse.

"Women struggling with alcohol issues in Blackpool have avoided getting help because they feared they might lose their children."
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