Alcohol remains one of the most commonly used psychoactive substances in Europe. Despite being a major risk factor for burden of disease, with substantial impacts not only on individual drinkers but also on the broader society, alcohol consumption in Europe continues to be almost double the global average.

In 2011, the WHO European Region adopted the European action plan to reduce the harmful use of alcohol 2012–2020 (EAPA).

This report provides a snapshot of alcohol consumption, alcohol-related harm and alcohol policy responses in 30 European countries – European Union Member States, Norway...

Almost every organ system is affected by alcohol. Drinking in moderation may cause problems to one's body, and drinking heavily over the years can cause irreversible damage. However, most diseases caused by excessive drinking can be prevented.

The NIAAA interactive body resource allows you to explore how alcohol impacts the organs within our body.

The negative impact of harmful substance use on societies physical and mental wellbeing is a global issue. Substance use disorders are associated with a significant disease burden.

In recognition of this, Addiction is initiating a new series of commissioned reviews, Clinical issues: substance use disorders and the body.

The first in the series, Alcohol use disorders and the heart, gives an overview of the impact of low, medium and high levels of alcohol consumption on the heart. 

The researchers also focus in on the clinical presentation, pathological mechanisms, assessment, management and...

Both alcohol and tobacco use is an increasing public health concern in low- or middle-income countries. Due to an annual economic growth rate of approximately 10%, Ethiopia is a target for both the alcohol and tobacco industries.

Although data is limited, trends suggest that alcohol consumption is a particular problem among secondary school students.

A recent study, published in the Journal of Public Health, has sought to measure the prevalence of alcohol and tobacco consumption in young people living in Ethiopia, and the risk factors associated with alcohol and tobacco initiation.

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Хотя потребление алкоголя среди молодежи в Великобритании снижается, остается тревожный уровень пьянства среди 16-24-летних.

Одним из мероприятий, которое является экономически эффективным и имеет широкий охват, является включение сообщений о здоровье и информации о продуктах в упаковку алкоголя. Поэтому важно понимать, сколько информации обрабатывается и вспоминается молодыми людьми.

В перекрестном исследовании, опубликованном в Journal of Public Health, изучалась осведомленность и отзыв информации о продукте среди подростков и молодых людей в возрасте 11-19 лет.

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