May 23, 2023 Addiction Cancer warning labels will go on alcohol bottles in Ireland — a world first. It may reduce consumption for some and will be interested to see if it follows similar outcomes observed with cigarette warning labels.
April 4, 2023 Alcoholism Another daily-intake-ask-the-person-once-only-how-much-you-drink-alcohol-study and try to conclude if it harms or has a health benefit over a person’s lifetime. Le sigh.
January 18, 2023 Alcoholism New alcohol consumption guidelines uses the latest evidence to provide information for people to consider with respect to their consumption and health risks. Each person has their own level of risk tolerance and can use this info accordingly.
March 7, 2022 Health Headlines Middle age to older UK adults who consume even a few alcoholic drinks a week were observed to have a greater risk of brain atrophy. Authors note the study limitations and that it cannot demonstrate causality.
October 16, 2019 General information Observational study suggests that abstaining from alcohol altogether has the best long-term health outcomes.
July 30, 2019 Alcoholism Headline misrepresents the conclusion in this study on alcohol consumption and cardiovascular disease risk.
May 31, 2019 Addiction The number of hospitalizations for alcohol and other drugs have overtaken those for heart attacks and stroke. Mental health issues are a significant contributing factor and needs to be addressed.