The Latest Breaking News from Alcohol

As headlines about heatwaves, floods and wildfires become more frequent, many people report a growing sense of worry about what climate change means for their future. Some recent media reports have even suggested that emotions like “eco-grief” could drive people toward unhealthy coping strategies, including increased use of alcohol or…

Research also revealed 46 per cent of women are concerned about drinking alcohol at work events

Millennials and Gen Z are rewriting the rules of what it means to enjoy a drink. Instead of reaching for traditional alcohol, they’re embracing non-alcoholic beer and functional beverages that promise more than just refreshment. This shift isn’t about abstinence. For younger generations, beverages are no longer just social lubricants;…

A slew of price increases are hitting pubs after Rachel Reeves’ budget, with many doomed to close

THC-infused drinks and snacks have soared in popularity as alcohol sales have declined in recent years

“We must have a drink before the end of the year!”

Drinking alcohol is known to be harmful to people’s health. It’s also known to be harmful in other ways.

People of Māori descent account for just a fifth of Aotearoa’s population, but are overrepresented at every stage of the criminal justice system. They comprise 37% of people prosecuted by police, 45% of those convicted and 52% of the prison population.

Most EU countries drank less between 2013 and 2023, but Portugal, Spain and Romania bucked the trend, with per-capita alcohol use climbing by two litres or more.