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 Feb 17 '23
Stockholm Pride Will Promote Sober Positivity

Stockholm Pride celebrates its 25 years anniversary in 2023. The special occasion is a great opportunity to bring more people together and ...

Misconduct Report Oct 21 '22
Communities from Around the World Call on Netflix to Exclude Alcohol Ads 

In November, Netflix will start rolling out its new and cheaper ad-supported package “basic with ads” for $6.99, per month. ...

Misconduct Report Aug 18 '22
The Rise of Sober-Curious TV – Is the Alcohol Norm Changing on TV and Streaming Services?

In recent years many TV shows are being created and aired that depict the consequences of alcohol use mainly in terms of addiction and ...

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 Feb 25 '22
Long-Term Societal Trends That Trouble Big Wine

Big Wine is losing its place in society as young people move away from alcohol products. Last year wine sales are reported to have dropped ...

Misconduct Report Jan 14 '22
7 Trends in Global Alcohol Issues 2021

In 2021, we have published more than 600 stories about policy news, science updates, and alcohol industry revelations. What trends in ...

Misconduct Report Dec 2 '21
“Swimming Against the Social Tide”? – Lockdowns and the Sober Curious Movement

Sober curious movements have sprung up across the world, as more and more young people stay alcohol-free longer, or reduce their alcohol ...

Misconduct Report Oct 7 '21
Big Alcohol Abuses Alcohol-Free Trend For Alcohol Brand Promotion

For the alcohol industry one of the biggest threats to profits is the growing alcohol-free norm among Gen Z and Millennials. These two ...

Misconduct Report Mar 14 '21
Reflections on Why Sober St. Patrick’s Day Matters

St. Patrick’s Day is sadly now one of the top binge and underage alcohol consumption days of the year. And Big Alcohol is doing ...