Drug & Alcohol Review; 04 December 2023; https://doi.org/10.1111/dar.13783 Coomber, Ryan Baldwin, Nicholas Taylor, Sarah Callinan, Claire Wilkinson, John W. Toumbourou, Tanya Chikritzhs, Peter G. Miller Abstract Introduction Variation in alcohol availability is an important driver of levels of consumption and harm, with recent increases in online alcohol home delivery use expanding availability. There is limited research on the impacts of these changes and the … Read More →
According to a survey, two thirds of Germans believe that alcohol advertising poses a risk that young people will start drinking beer, wine and schnapps earlier. INDO & NY; 06 December 2023 According to a survey, two thirds of Germans believe that alcohol advertising poses a risk that young people will start drinking beer, wine … Read More →
Gabrielle Becerra Mellet PerthNow Local News; 12-12-2023 A ginger beer and wine company has apologised after a sign advertising their beverages appeared directly opposite a primary school in Perth’s southeast, infuriating parents and health advocates.Mum Emma Groves first noticed the advertisement for Stone’s ginger beer drinks last week while dropping off her daughters at Maddington … Read More →
Entrepreneurs: of course! Professor of health sciences: of course not! The Dutch Institute for Alcohol Policy STAP ; Utrecht 11-12-2023 For the first time in the Netherlands, a scientific analysis has been carried out into the way in which the interested business community influences alcohol policy(1). In concrete terms, the IVO Research Institute, commissioned by … Read More →
2 December 2023; Society; Eng.LSM.lv (Latvian Public Broadcasting) & Agnija Lazdiņa (Latvijas Radio Ziņu dienesta korespondente) Is it right and ethical to place a “Christmas tree” made of bottles of alcohol in the supermarket’s food department? The law, at least for now, does not prohibit it. The advertisement is legal, but it is not quite ethical, given that … Read More →
Geelong Times; 5-12-2023 by James Tayler Most Australian adults support the use of policies to restrict the depiction of alcohol in films aimed at children aged under 15, according to a new study from La Trobe University. Alcohol exposure is common in popular films, and research has demonstrated a link between alcohol exposure and use. At … Read More →
22 NOVEMBER 2023 Irish Independent by Adrianna Wrona Alcohol adverts on television and radio will be banned before 9pm from January 2025, the Department of Health has confirmed. On World Children’s Day, Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly signed the commencement order of restrictions introducing the alcohol broadcast ban. A broadcast watershed for alcohol advertisements on television … Read More →
Fare, Foundation for Alcohol Research & Education; Australia, November 2023 Creating safe online spaces for our families and communities We all have the right to use digital technology safely. But every day millions of people across Australia, including children, are exposed to relentless digital marketing tactics designed to target their personal vulnerabilities. This is especially concerning … Read More →
Trendhunter.com Nov. 2023 Trend – Inspired by social media, brands are releasing spiced alcoholic drinks to add new flavors to traditional alcoholic beverages. These drinks are infused with real peppers, adding heat and flavor to the drinks. Spicy flavors make these drinks more appealing to younger experiential drinkers. Insight – Short-form video social media platforms have become … Read More →
The Power to Persuade, November 6th 2023 In an era where the convenience of online shopping extends to liquor delivery, Chanelle Wilson (Cancer Council WA) and Keira Bury (formerly Cancer Council WA) examine the heightened risks this poses to Australians in recovery and treatment for alcohol dependence. They explore the troubling nexus of aggressive marketing, … Read More →