Case library

Cases of alcohol industry misconduct from around the world exposing the predatory practices.

A library of all the unethical methods of Big Alcohol – aggressive lobbying, unethical marketing, sabotaging of rules and institutions and much more, all in one place.

Misconduct Report Apr 13 '22
New York State, USA: Rising Alcohol Availability Due to New Law

The State of New York is making ‘alcohol to-go’ permanent through the upcoming state budget. Alcohol to-go was at first a ...

Misconduct Report Apr 12 '22
Pervasive Substance Use Harm In U.S. Workplaces

Last year, the United States was affected by a two-decade peak in workers testing positive for drug use. The rise is driven by rising ...

Misconduct Report Mar 25 '22
Alcohol Use Declined in Switzerland During Pandemic But Better Alcohol Policy Action Is Needed

A study by the Addiction Switzerland Foundation found that alcohol use declined by 2.6 standard units of alcohol per month, per person ...

Misconduct Report Mar 22 '22
Alcohol Deaths Rise in United States During Pandemic

According to latest findings from a brand new study, alcohol-related deaths in the U.S. increased by about 25% from 2019 to 2020. This is a ...

Misconduct Report Mar 17 '22
How Big Alcohol Defied COVID-19 Counter-Measures and Exploited the Pandemic in Uganda

On January 25, 2022 Ugandan bars were officially reopened, signaling a return to near-normal operations after two years characterized by ...

Misconduct Report Mar 3 '22
Alcohol Consumption at Home: Very Cheap, Increasingly Common, Harmful – Case Study from Australia

The pandemic was (and is) a challenging time for most people. The anxiety of contracting the coronavirus and its variants was compounded by ...

Misconduct Report Feb 13 '22
Alcohol Use of Mothers with Young Children Spikes During Pandemic

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is putting a strain on families. Parents have extended childcare responsibilities during these times, ...

Misconduct Report Feb 10 '22
Investigation Raises Concern About Alcohol Use in UK Government

Several events held at official premises in No. 10 Downing Street are currently under investigation for violating UK lockdown law. Sue ...

Misconduct Report Feb 10 '22
U.S. Congress Committee Discusses Mental Health And Alcohol Harm During Pandemic

Since the pandemic broke out, 40% more U.S. adults have been experiencing anxiety and depression symptoms. Alcohol and other substance use ...