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 Sep 9 '24
Special Feature: Understanding FASD Burden and Solutions

Alcohol exposure to the unborn or newborn child is one of the clearest examples of the second-hand harm caused by alcohol. The problem is ...

Misconduct Report Apr 10 '24
Fact Check: Why Alcohol Deaths Are Rising in the U.S.

Expert commentary on the rising number of alcohol deaths in the US reveals the reasons behind the ...

Misconduct Report Aug 5 '23
UK: New Alcohol Duty Comes Into Effect Bringing Alcohol Tax System Closer to International Standards

The alcohol duty change on August 1, 2023 makes duty across different types of alcohol more consistent by taxing based on alcoholic ...

Misconduct Report Apr 3 '23 AB InBev, Bacardi
Canada: Big Alcohol Derailed Planned Alcohol Tax Increase While New Report Details High Alcohol Harm and Economic Costs

Big Alcohol managed to pressure the Canadian government into giving up on a much needed alcohol tax increase. The federal alcohol duty was ...

Misconduct Report Aug 30 '22
One in Three Young People in Ireland Who Use Alcohol Has an Alcohol Problem

A new report by Ireland’s Health Research Board (HRB) has found that while youth are now staying alcohol-free for longer, those who ...

Misconduct Report Jun 21 '22 AB InBev
AB InBev Loses Court Case Against Temporary Alcohol Sales Ban During Pandemic in South Africa

SAB Miller, a subsidiary of alcohol giant AB InBev, has failed again in its relentless pursuit against the life-saving temporary alcohol ...

Misconduct Report Jun 16 '22
More Australians Seek Alcohol Support Services After COVID-19

The products and practices of the alcohol industry drove a rise in alcohol use during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia. This has led more ...

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 ...

Misconduct Report Jun 14 '21
Joint Event Report: Lessons For Alcohol Policy From the Coronavirus Crisis

On May 27, during the 74th session of the World Health Assembly, the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe, Movendi ...