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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

New Delhi Government Continues Making Alcohol Even More Available

The New Delhi state excise deparment reduced alcohol-free or “dry” days from 21 to 3 for this year, thus making alcohol even ...

Big Alcohol Pushes For Tax Breaks in Australia

The alcohol industry is pushing for alcohol tax breaks in Australia claiming “the industry can’t stay profitable.” ...

Future Alcohol Policy Lessons from South Africa’s Temporary Alcohol Sales Ban During COVID-19

The temporary alcohol sales bans implemented by the South African government to reduce the alcohol burden on hospitals during COVID-19 were ...

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