Francisca Pulido Valente and others.(PDF) Analysis of the Alcohol Industry’s Corporate Social Responsibility Practices in Portugal. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/382673911_Analysis_of_the_Alcohol_Industry’s_Corporate_Social_Responsibility_Practices_in_Portugal [accessed Jul 03 2026]. Abstract Introduction: In Portugal, the alcohol industry engages in corporate political activity, influencing decision-making and potentially obstructing the implementation of evidence-based alcohol policies, such as higher taxes,stricter advertising laws, and mandatory warning … Read More →
April 2026, Drug and Alcohol Review Georgia Mclellan, Antonia C Lyons, Acushla Sciascia , Rawiri Nicholls, Nason Maani & Taisia Huckle Abstract Alcohol marketing is harmful as it increases the consumption of alcohol, age of initiation of alcohol and hazardous drinking patterns. Dark nudges and sludge are behavioural economics techniques used to exploit cognitive biases … Read More →
Cureus Journal of Medical Science; 10 May 2026 Carissa N. Bartkowiak • Larissa Dean • Dalton King • Emily Ulrich • Skyler Steward • Emma Lindemann • Michelle A. Padley • Brian G. Lewis • Bryan Judge • Jeffrey S. Jones Abstract Aims and objectives Social media platforms such as YouTube allow adolescents and young adults to document substance use and share related beliefs with large audiences. This study primarily aimed to identify and … Read More →
Kildare Nationalist, Caoimhin Treacy, 2 May 2026 THERE has been calls for measures to restrict the consumption of 0.0% alcohol-branded drinks in Kildare’s public spaces as well as the marketing of such beverages, arguing that they expose minors to alcohol marketing. Cllr Rupert Heather brought forward a motion at the most recent meeting of Kildare … Read More →
Drug and Alcohol Review , 20 april 2026 Authors: Georgia McLellan, Antonia Lyons, Acushla Sciascia, Rawiri Nicholls, Nason Maani, Taisia Huckle ABSTRACT Alcohol marketing is harmful as it increases the consumption of alcohol, age of initiation of alcohol and hazardous drinking patterns. Dark nudges and sludge are behavioural economics techniques used to exploit cognitive biases to manipulate consumers to make … Read More →
Drug and Alcohol Review, first published 20 april 2026. Georgia McLellan, Antonia Lyons, Acushla Sciascia, Rawiri Nicholls, Nason Maani, Taisia Huckle ABSTRACT Alcohol marketing is harmful as it increases the consumption of alcohol, age of initiation of alcohol and hazardous drinking patterns. Dark nudges and sludge are behavioural economics techniques used to exploit cognitive biases to manipulate consumers to … Read More →
BMJ Public Health, Vol. 4, Issue 2; April 2026; Daniela Correia, Jakob Manthey, Anastasia Månsson, Peter Allebeck, Ludwig Kraus and Jürgen Rehm Abstract Introduction Alcohol consumption is a leading cause of premature mortality in Europe, with adolescents particularly vulnerable to marketing influences. While alcohol marketing bans are considered a WHO ‘best buy’, evidence of their effectiveness remains limited. Lithuania’s … Read More →
Yahoo News; DPA; Thu, April 2, 2026 A court in Germany, where people take their drinks seriously, sought to settle a long-running dispute on Thursday over alcohol-free whiskey, rum and gin alternatives. The case concerns a start-up business that sells spirits containing only 0.3% alcohol – meaning they can be marketed as alcohol-free – as … Read More →
Belga News Agency, 28 March 2026 The federal government has on Friday evening agreed to tighten the rules on alcohol advertising. The warning “Alcohol is harmful to health” will now appear on all advertisements for alcoholic beverages. Influencers will be subject to new regulations, to protect youngsters in particular. The amendment to the rules – … Read More →
Alcohol advertising on commercial TV is heading for a shake‑up as the national media regulator reviews how booze promotions sit alongside sport, hoping to answer community concerns but potentially disrupting hundreds of millions in media and sports revenue. Updated on Mar 22, 2026 The regulator is revisiting long‑standing rules for alcohol ads on commercial … Read More →