alcohol

Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health: Final Report

Book

Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health provides evidence-based advice on alcohol to support people in making informed decisions about their health. The guidance is based on the latest research on alcohol-related risks and replaces Canada’s...

Using Data to Inform Prevention Planning

13 April 2023

Ohio

United States

The Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and

Kettil Bruun Society (KBS) Annual Meeting 2023

5 June 2023

Johannesburg

South Africa

The Kettil Bruun Society for Social and Epidemiological Research on Alcohol was established in 1986 and originated in the epidemiology section of the International Council on Alcohol and Addictions (ICAA).

Ethanol exposure alters Alzheimer's-related pathology, behavior, and metabolism in APP/PS1 mice

Scientific article

16 December 2022

Abstract Epidemiological studies identified alcohol use disorder (AUD) as a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD), yet there is conflicting evidence on how alcohol use promotes AD pathology. In this study, a 10-week moderate two-bottle...

Nutrients Special issue: The Impact of Alcohol on Human Health

Scientific article

Special Issue Information Alcohol is often perceived as an underrated risk factor for human health. The aim of this Special Issue is to correct misperceptions and misinformation by providing up-to-date reviews and publications that consider...

Global Consultation with Professional Associations and Academia on the Implementation of the Global Alcohol Action Plan (GAAP) 2022-2030

ISSUP attended a consultation at the WHO Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland along with other key professional associations and academic groups held on 18-20 January 2023.

Why do guidelines on what is low-risk drinking vary between countries so much?

News

The evidence of the harms done by alcohol consumption continues to build. However, despite the clear data, safe drinking guidelines vary between countries. This article, published in the Guardian, explores the different factors that are...

Substance Use Outcomes For Sexual and Gender Minority Adults With a History of Adverse Childhood Experiences: A Scoping Review

Scientific article

Abstract Purpose The impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on behavioral, mental, and physical health have been extensively investigated. As such, it is paramount to synthesize their quantified effects, especially within...

Nature and Course of Clinician and Self-Rated Depressive Features in Persons with Alcohol Use Disorders: A Preliminary Prospective Study among Men Seeking Treatment

Scientific article

13 October 2022

INTRODUCTION: The trajectory and nature of depression in patients with alcohol use disorder as they enter treatment needs to be understood better. This study assessed the nature and course of depressive features among male patients with...

Global Alcohol Policy Conference - Cape Town 24-26 October 2023

24 October 0023

Cape Town

South Africa

The Global Alcohol Policy Conference (GAPC2023), “Investing in People before Proﬁts: Building Momentum towards the Framework Convention on Alcohol Control,” will be held from 24 - 26 October 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa with pre-conference/post conference events held before/after the 3-day meeting.

Themes

Epidemiology and Etiology

Supply control

Emergency Resources