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 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 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 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 ...

Misconduct Report May 7 '20
The French Dry January: A Success Story Despite Wine Makers’ Lobby And The Complicity of President Macron

The first ever Dry January campaign in France faced stiff opposition from the wine lobby and from President Macron. After originally ...

Misconduct Report Apr 18 '20
Collective Denial and the Surprises of Seeing Beyond the Alcohol Norm

Many people and societies are in denial about the workings of the current alcohol norm and who is actually benefiting from it. In this ...