What happens when alcohol is closer, cheaper, and more available? 🌍
At GAPC 2026, CHASE-SA shares SA evidence on outlet density, regulation, and children’s rights to help shape safer, fairer alcohol policies.
🔗 www.gapc2026.org

#CHASESA #AlcoholPolicy #PublicHealth #AlcoholHarmReduction

Committee reviews H.921, expands tasting-room privileges and allows limited self-distribution for Vermont brewers The committee reviewed H.921, a miscellaneous alcohol bill that increases tasting-room service allowances, raises the number of off-site locations a manufacturer may feature other products (1→10), and permits limited self-distribution of malt beverages (3,000-barrel annual cap) with a two‑year review.

Vermont’s House Committee just unveiled a game-changing bill that expands tasting-room privileges and allows breweries to self-distribute—could this reshape the local craft beer scene?

Learn more here!

#VT #VermontBrewers #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #EconomicDevelopment #AlcoholPolicy

SARG Director chairs national alcohol policy roundtable - Sheffield Addictions Research Group Professor John Holmes, Director of the Sheffield Addictions Research Group (SARG), has chaired a high-level expert roundtable discussing the future of alcohol policy in the UK.

Last week @addiction-ssa.org released the full video of their expert alcohol policy roundtable, chaired by SARG Director @jholmessheff.bsky.social. The discussion covered a wide range of topics and is essential viewing for anyone interested in alcohol policy. #PublicHealth #AlcoholPolicy

A Narrative Review of Alcohol Prevention Interventions Among Older Adults | Alcohol Research: Current Reviews Key TakeawaysOlder adults born from 1924 to 1945 (The Silent Generation) had strong responses to primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohol prevention interventions, particularly those that involved a p...

From NIAAA -- A Narrative Review of Alcohol Prevention Interventions Among Older Adults
arcr.niaaa.nih.gov/volume/45/1/...
#NIAAA #alcohol #alcoholpolicy #alcoholawareness #research #alcoholresearch #olderadults #ARCR

Women and Alcohol | National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) Research shows that alcohol use and misuse among women are increasing. While alcohol misuse by anyone presents serious public health concerns, women who drink have a higher risk of certain alcohol-rel...

For Women's History Month, check out the NIH publication on women, alcohol and public health.
www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications...
#alcoholpolicy #WomensHistoryMonth #womenshealth
#AlcoholAwareness #womenshistory #PublicHealthMatters

AP2026 Request for Proposals Thank you for your interest in participating in AP2026! This year's Alcohol Policy Conference, hosted by the U.S. Alcohol Policy Alliance, will be held September 29 - October 1 in Arlington, Virginia...

Submit Abstracts for 2026 Alcohol Policy Conference
"Looking Ahead Together: Advancing Alcohol Policy in a Changing World”
Sept 29 – Oct 1, 2026 - Arlington, Virginia
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#alcoholpolicy #usapa #alcoholawareness #PublicHealthMatters #PublicHealthMatters

Teenage girls say they drink for vibes. But the morning after costs more than a hangover - Bhekisisa South African teenage girls and young women know alcohol leaves them ashamed, broke and hungover — but in a world where drinking signals belonging, "just say no" was never going to cut it.

Raise the price, people drink less. The evidence is consistent. Budget alcohol tax increases + ad restrictions = the policies that work. But price alone won't fix a problem woven into everyday life.

#AlcoholPolicy #Budget2026

bhekisisa.org/opinion/2026...

Keeping the conversation going on minimum unit pricing in Northern Ireland – insights from Scotland show the real impact MUP can have on reducing harm and saving lives. Essential context as the debate continues.

#MinimumUnitPricing #PublicHealth #AlcoholPolicy #NIADA

Supporters press for 0.05 BAC while hospitality and defense warn of consequences NTSB, victims' families and law enforcement urged lowering Washington’s per‑se BAC limit to 0.05 to reduce fatalities; hospitality groups and defense attorneys cautioned about shifting liability, evidentiary burdens and broader consequences for defendants.

A bold proposal to lower Washington's blood-alcohol limit to 0.05 could save lives, but it faces fierce opposition from hospitality groups and defense advocates fearing dire consequences.

Click to read more!

#WA #TrafficSafety #CitizenPortal #VictimSupport #AlcoholPolicy

Swedish government inquiry: retail monopoly and alcohol tax remain central to public health policy A new Swedish government inquiry concludes that the retail monopoly and alcohol tax remain central tools for reducing alcohol related harm and protecting public health.

Swedish inquiry SOU 2026:7 confirms that the retail monopoly and alcohol tax remain key tools for limiting consumption and reducing alcohol related harm. Government to consider next steps. #AlcoholPolicy #PublicHealth
www.nordicalcohol.org/post/swedish...

European Parliament backs cancer resolution, rejects stronger alcohol wording The European Parliament adopted its World Cancer Day resolution on 12 February 2026, but rejected amendments that would have strengthened the wording on alcohol and cancer. A proposal to state that “n...

EU Parliament adopted its #WorldCancerDay resolution but rejected a “no safe level” alcohol amendment. Final text keeps softer WHO/IARC wording. Vote revealed cross-party splits on alcohol–cancer framing. #EUPolitics #AlcoholPolicy
www.alcoholandcancer.eu/post/europea...

Colorado Lawmakers Propose New Alcohol Fees to Fund Addiction Services Bill targets manufacturers and distributors with tiered charges as state faces high alcohol consumption and budget shortfalls for treatment programs

Colorado Lawmakers Propose New Alcohol Fees to Fund Addiction Services #Colorado #AlcoholPolicy #AddictionServices #PublicHealth #AlcoholAwareness

Great to see SARG Research Associate @ppermanhowe.bsky.social out and about talking about her forthcoming research into mid-strength alcohol drinks! You can find more about her plans here 👇 #AlcoholResearch #AlcoholPolicy #PublicHealth

Committee hears bill to let adventure parks and similar venues hold sports entertainment liquor licenses A House bill would expand sports‑entertainment liquor-license eligibility to include fenced adventure parks and other fee‑entry recreational venues while keeping LCB authority over layout, staffing ratios and underage/intoxication protections.

A new bill could pave the way for adventure parks in Washington to serve alcohol, redefining what it means to enjoy sports and recreation!

Click to read more!

#WA #RecreationalLicensing #AlcoholPolicy #PublicSafety #CitizenPortal

SARG Director @jholmessheff.bsky.social spoke to @thegrocer.bsky.social about the need to formulate a public health response to the rise of alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks 👇 #PublicHealth #AlcoholPolicy #NoLo

Alcohol Control Policy in Southeast Asia: A Descriptive Review - Sawitri Assanangkornchai, Wit Wichaidit, Gianna Gayle H. Amul, Ian Yi Han Ang, Surasak Chaiyasong, Pheak Chhoun, Chean Lin Chong, Andre... Southeast Asia plays a vital role in the global alcohol trade, with rapid economic growth and increasing intra-regional travel contributing to shifts in alcohol...

New in APJPH: ASEAN alcohol policy vs WHO “SAFER.”
✅ Progress: drink-driving, availability, ad limits
⚠️ Gaps: AUD care, digital marketing, unrecorded alcohol
ASEAN-level coordination needed.
Read: doi.org/10.1177/1010...

#AlcoholPolicy #ASEAN #SAFER #PublicHealth #HealthPolicy

📰 CHASE-SA in the media

Launched in 2025, CHASE-SA is examining the political, economic & social drivers of alcohol-related harm in South Africa & Botswana.

🔗 Read more here: www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-202...

#CHASESA #AlcoholPolicy #PublicHealth #HealthEquity

Welcome to 2026 from CHASE-SA

We continue our work to reduce alcohol-related harm through research on policy, environments, and industry influence in South Africa and Botswana.

Thank you for joining us. More research and insights to come.

#CHASESA #PublicHealth #AlcoholPolicy #HealthEquity

US Dietary Guidelines Drop Daily Alcohol Limits for 2025-2030, Ending Decades of Numeric Recommendations Experts cite scientific debate as new policy urges moderation without defining specific drink counts, sparking concern among public health advocates

FYI: US Dietary Guidelines Drop Daily Alcohol Limits for 2025-2030, Ending Decades of Numeric Recommendations #DietaryGuidelines #AlcoholPolicy #PublicHealth #HealthTips #Moderation

Lots of new SARG papers have been published in the last few weeks - this one, led by @jholmessheff.bsky.social, looks at the public health impacts of increasing the minimum unit price for alcohol in Scotland. #PublicHealth #AlcoholPolicy

Tax isn’t just about revenue.
It shapes behavior—and health.
Join our panel & Open SPACE on Health Taxes: alcohol, tobacco, sugary drinks & salt.
📅 Jan 12, 2026 | Bangkok
#HealthTax #NCDpolicy #AlcoholPolicy

Ireland Delays Alcohol Health Warnings to 2028, Shifts to EU-Wide Labeling Approach Move follows trade concerns and Italian pressure, signaling a new push for unified European standards on alcohol regulation

Ireland Delays Alcohol Health Warnings to 2028, Shifts to EU-Wide Labeling Approach #Ireland #AlcoholPolicy #HealthWarnings #EULabeling #TradeConcerns

Advancing alcohol policy modelling by integrating alcohol dependence - Sheffield Addictions Research Group Ellen McGrane shares details of a project led by the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Addictions, exploring how to integrate alcohol dependence into alcohol policy modelling. She explains how the team wor...

📢 New on the SARG Blog! Ellen McGrane discusses an @nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social project exploring how to integrate alcohol dependence into policy modelling. The team worked with policymakers and people with lived experience to develop a roadmap for more equitable models. #AlcoholPolicy

Thailand Eases Afternoon Alcohol Sales Ban in Six-Month Trial What changed and whenThailand has opened a long closed afternoon window for alcohol sales, allowing purchases between 2 pm and...

Thailand Eases Afternoon Alcohol Sales Ban in Six-Month Trial #Thailand #AlcoholPolicy #SoutheastAsia

Manitoba Maintains Ban on U.S. Alcohol Amid Trade Dispute, Premier Kinew Confirms Manitoba upholds its U.S. alcohol ban amid trade tensions, Premier Kinew confirms.

Manitoba Maintains Ban on U.S. Alcohol Amid Trade Dispute, Premier Kinew Confirms

Read more: 👇
www.thecanadareport.ca/featured/manitoba-us-alc...

#manitoba #usalcoholban #tradedispute #premierkinew #canadiannews #alcoholpolicy #tradeissues

South Korea to Enlarge Alcohol Warning Labels From 2026 as Health Messaging Grows Bigger, clearer alcohol warnings are coming in 2026South Korea will require larger, more legible health warnings on all alcoholic beverage...

South Korea to Enlarge Alcohol Warning Labels From 2026 as Health Messaging Grows #SouthKorea #PublicHealth #AlcoholPolicy

WHO Urges Tougher Alcohol Policies as Europe Links Drinking to Seven Types of Cancer Governments consider higher taxes, marketing bans, and warning labels amid rising concerns over alcohol’s public health impact worldwide

FYI: WHO Urges Tougher Alcohol Policies as Europe Links Drinking to Seven Types of Cancer #AlcoholPolicy #HealthImpact #CancerAwareness #PublicHealth #WHO

📆 Save the date!
🎙️ Webinar – Alcohol-related issues in Quebec’s municipal environment: findings of consultation
🗓️ November 26, 2025 – 1 p.m. EST
👉 Register here: uvic.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

🇫🇷 Offered in French w/ English interpretation.
#AlcoholPolicy #PublicHealth #CAPEProject

Proposed changes to alcohol licensing should make us question whose interests we’re serving in the name of growth Increasing the consumption of harmful products is the opposite of healthy or productive growth, say Nason Maani and colleagues Preventable ill health is at the heart of the challenges facing this co...

“Liberalising licensing is not a neutral act. It prioritises commercial interests and shifts costs to overstretched health and social care systems.”

Read more: www.bmj.com/content/391/...

#PublicHealth #HealthPolicy #AlcoholPolicy #CommercialDeterminants

🌍 Alcohol causes 2.6 million premature deaths each year, yet remains the world’s favourite drug. 🍺

A major Lancet Public Health study shows most countries are far off WHO’s 2030 target to cut drinking by 20%.

🧵 THREAD

#PublicHealth #Addiction #AlcoholPolicy #GlobalHealth