Lauri Beekman; network NordAN; 30-09-2024 In order to prohibit the advertising of prices and discounts for beer and wine on television and radio and thus reduce the overall consumption of alcoholic beverages and protect young people from the negative impact of advertising, the Latvian Parliament (Saeima) approved in the final reading amendments to the Electronic … Read More →
Source: Fed Health Official, 2 october 2024; by Franca Quarneti. National Institute on Drug director Nora Volkow warns cannabis marketing mirrors tactics from alcohol and tobacco, targeting elderly adults. Volkow urges more research on cannabis risks, citing increased use among seniors and potential health consequences. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), has … Read More →
Dr. Catherina Morton, GP, representative of the Royal College of GP’s, Scotland, on alcohol and SHAAP Steering Group Member; september 2024 Each week 700 people are hospitalised and 2 die as a result of alcohol, and the numbers of people whose lives are dominated by alcohol-related suffering is even greater. The everyday experience of many … Read More →
Lauri Beekman, 23-09-2024 On September 13, a penalty fee for violations of the Alcohol Act was adopted by the government, Actis writes. This means that those engaging in illegal alcohol advertising on social media can now expect a fine if they violate the advertising ban. Until now, offenders were only required to correct their violations. … Read More →
Baltic News Network, 26-09-2024 In order to prohibit the advertising of prices and discounts for beer and wine on television and radio and thus reduce both the total consumption of alcoholic beverages and the negative impact of advertising on young people, the Saeima supported amendments to the Electronic Media Law in its final reading on … Read More →
Harvard Public Health; August 28, 2024 written by Ted Alcorn For r a growing number of American and European youth, drinking simply isn’t as cool as it once was. Young people—increasingly aware of the myriad physical and mental health issues linked to alcohol—are shunning drinking in favor of healthier lifestyle choices. The rise of mocktails, nonalcoholic … Read More →
www.msn.com; James Rodger; 22-09-2024 Spain has drafted new alcohol advertising laws to tackle underage consumption. The Minister of Health in the European Union holiday hotspot, which is popular with Brits, said the law looks to decrease “episodes of intensive consumption in this vulnerable group”. Mónica García presented the proposal to the Council of Ministers on … Read More →
It comes after figures showed Scotland’s drug deaths remain the worst in Europe. STV News; 13-09-2024 Experts will review how the public’s exposure to alcohol advertising can be reduced following the “harrowing” rise in alcohol deaths, the health secretary has said. However the Conservatives were scornful of the Scottish Government’s plans, saying the focus should … Read More →
9-09-2024; Story by editor@republicworld.com Surrogate ads baned: India is preparing to introduce stringent new advertising regulations that will impact major liquor brands including Carlsberg, Pernod Ricard, and Diageo. The forthcoming rules will ban not only direct liquor advertisements but also surrogate ads and sponsorships of events, reshaping how these companies market their products in the country. … Read More →
Managing interactions with alcohol industry stakeholders; August 2024 Increasing attention has been given to the role corporations play in shaping public health policy,with the commercial determinants of health a rapidly evolving field of study. The World Health Organization (WHO) states:A clear conflict of interest exists between the economic objectives of these companies andpublic health goals … Read More →