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 Nov 1 '25
Teens Exposed to Social Media Alcohol Marketing Are Much More Likely to (Binge) Consume Alcohol

Teens and young adults who see alcohol promotions in their social media feeds are more likely to consume alcohol and engage in binge ...

Misconduct Report Jul 28 '25
Czech Republic Considers New Alcohol Policy Initiative

With public pressure mounting, Czech leaders are considering new alcohol policy reforms to better respond to the high-level of alcohol harm ...

Misconduct Report Apr 1 '25 AB InBev, Asahi, Bacardi, Carlsberg, Diageo, Heineken, Kirin, Molson Coors, Pernod Ricard, Suntory
IARD Exploits Decline In Youth Alcohol Use to Whitewash Industry Image

The International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) – the alcohol industry’s global mouthpiece – has released a new report ...

Misconduct Report Mar 14 '25
Spain: Government Approves New Law on Preventing Under-Age Alcohol Use

The Spanish Council of Ministers has approved the Law on the Prevention of Alcohol Consumption in Minors. This bill will now move to ...

Misconduct Report Jun 27 '24
Study Reveals How ZAPs Could Act As Big Alcohol’s Trojan Horse

This exploratory study aimed to examine adolescents’ perceptions and use of ZAPs and their support for a range of potential ...

Misconduct Report Jun 27 '24
Study Reveals How ZAPs Could Act As Big Alcohol’s Trojan Horse

This exploratory study aimed to examine adolescents’ perceptions and use of ZAPs and their support for a range of potential ...

Misconduct Report Oct 2 '23
U.S. States With Highest Rates of Teen Alcohol Use

New analysis reveals worrying rates of teenage alcohol consumption in the United States. The findings highlight Vermont as the state with ...

Misconduct Report Jul 21 '23
USA: Federal States Are Quietly Lowering Alcohol Service Age

The Economic Policy Institute exposes an industry already rife with abuse – including child labor law violations – that would ...

Misconduct Report May 11 '22
Perpetuating the Alcohol Norm: UK Reality TV Airs Barrage of Alcohol Ads

A new study reveals that reality TV shows are releasing an avalanche of unhealthy product content including alcohol, tobacco, and products ...