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Our scientists conduct alcohol & other drug related research to look at how substance use affects our health & our lives.
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Pregnancy-specific alcohol policies are common - but new research shows they're often ineffective or even harmful.
A better approach? Policies targeting the general population - like taxes and retail controls - are safer and more effective.
By Prof Sarah CM Roberts
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A better approach? Policies targeting the general population - like taxes and retail controls - are safer and more effective.
By Prof Sarah CM Roberts
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Policies that single out pregnant people’s drinking aren’t working, but there are other policies that appear to help - Institute of Alcohol Studies
Professor Sarah Roberts looks at the most effective ways of reducing drinking among pregnant people.
www.ias.org.uk
April 3, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Pregnancy-specific alcohol policies are common - but new research shows they're often ineffective or even harmful.
A better approach? Policies targeting the general population - like taxes and retail controls - are safer and more effective.
By Prof Sarah CM Roberts
www.ias.org.uk/2025/04/03/p...
A better approach? Policies targeting the general population - like taxes and retail controls - are safer and more effective.
By Prof Sarah CM Roberts
www.ias.org.uk/2025/04/03/p...
Are we getting alcohol guidelines wrong? A new article explores why more scientists are questioning how we evaluate drinking risks—and how outdated studies may be misleading the public.
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April 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Are we getting alcohol guidelines wrong? A new article explores why more scientists are questioning how we evaluate drinking risks—and how outdated studies may be misleading the public.
Read more: How Flawed Science Could Shape U.S. Alcohol Guidelines bit.ly/4j53iyn
Read more: How Flawed Science Could Shape U.S. Alcohol Guidelines bit.ly/4j53iyn
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How effective are remote and/or digital interventions as part of alcohol and drug treatment and recovery support? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Irene Kwan @sriucl.bsky.social and colleagues buff.ly/qp8UAYC
April 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
How effective are remote and/or digital interventions as part of alcohol and drug treatment and recovery support? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Irene Kwan @sriucl.bsky.social and colleagues buff.ly/qp8UAYC
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"Over 56% [of US adults] say the regular consumption of alcohol increases your chances of later developing cancer, up from 40% in an Annenberg survey in September 2024.* @APPCPenn
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Awareness Grows of Cancer Risk From Alcohol Consumption | The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania
Public awareness of the link between alcohol consumption and an elevated risk of cancer has grown since the fall of 2024.
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April 2, 2025 at 7:20 AM
"Over 56% [of US adults] say the regular consumption of alcohol increases your chances of later developing cancer, up from 40% in an Annenberg survey in September 2024.* @APPCPenn
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Pandemic-Era Alcohol Delivery Linked to Higher Consumption and Harm, @jsadjournal.bsky.social Study Shows
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HPDP research team publishes two studies about the impact of alcohol home delivery on alcohol consumption trends and related consequences - Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
HPDP researchers have completed two studies into the impact of increased alcohol home delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic. The studies found that increased access to alcohol home delivery was associ...
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March 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Pandemic-Era Alcohol Delivery Linked to Higher Consumption and Harm, @jsadjournal.bsky.social Study Shows
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Cannabis retail expansion in Canada came with only a small uptick in the number of consumers
Cannabis retail expansion in Canada came with only a small uptick in the number of consumers
Increased usage among women and older adults during 2019-2023 seemed related more to falling prices than to the expanding number of stores.
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April 1, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Cannabis retail expansion in Canada came with only a small uptick in the number of consumers
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“When a state increases alcohol taxes, it reduces alcohol-related fatalities. It’s pretty clear.” In the latest episode of It's Probably (Not) Rocket Science, hear from Economics professor Brady Horn as he discusses his research on the effect of a higher alcohol tax on DUI fatalities.
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March 18, 2025 at 9:34 PM
“When a state increases alcohol taxes, it reduces alcohol-related fatalities. It’s pretty clear.” In the latest episode of It's Probably (Not) Rocket Science, hear from Economics professor Brady Horn as he discusses his research on the effect of a higher alcohol tax on DUI fatalities.
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A new study led by ARG’s own Anthony Surace, PhD explores why alcohol use spiked during the pandemic, highlighting stress, isolation, and shifting social norms as major contributors.
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April 2, 2025 at 9:25 PM
A new study led by ARG’s own Anthony Surace, PhD explores why alcohol use spiked during the pandemic, highlighting stress, isolation, and shifting social norms as major contributors.
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The consumption of drinks infused with cannabis-derived compounds is growing. PHI's Dr. Meenakshi Subbaraman, program director & biostatistician with PHI’s Behavioral Health and Recovery Studies, spoke with Newsweek on the growing demand for cannabis-infused beverages and their health effects.
Cannabis cocktails are on the rise. Could they replace alcohol?
"There's something for everyone (and it's infused with cannabis!)," Jamie Evans, founder of The Herb Somm, told Newsweek.
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March 7, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The consumption of drinks infused with cannabis-derived compounds is growing. PHI's Dr. Meenakshi Subbaraman, program director & biostatistician with PHI’s Behavioral Health and Recovery Studies, spoke with Newsweek on the growing demand for cannabis-infused beverages and their health effects.
The latest episode of the Addiction Medicine Journal Club podcast (Ep. 57) highlights ARG Senior Scientist Dr. Zemore’s research on redefining recovery, featuring new insights from the What is Recovery? study.
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Addiction Medicine Journal Club - Ars Longa Media
We believe that addiction is a disease that can be treated, and we want to help you stay up to date with the latest research that you can use in your
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March 7, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The latest episode of the Addiction Medicine Journal Club podcast (Ep. 57) highlights ARG Senior Scientist Dr. Zemore’s research on redefining recovery, featuring new insights from the What is Recovery? study.
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'Minimum alcohol pricing: what we found in Wales after five years' | @uk.theconversation.com theconversation.com/minimum-alco...
Minimum alcohol pricing: what we found in Wales after five years
Wales introduced a minimum price for alcohol in 2020 and a recent review shows it has reduced the availability of cheap high-strength drinks.
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February 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Do strict alcohol policies really work: Check out new research:
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Do strict alcohol policies really work?
SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: A recent study shows how alcohol control measures have affected rates of alcohol-related diseases in the Nordic countries over the past 30 years.
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February 20, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Do strict alcohol policies really work: Check out new research:
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#alcoholawareness #alcoholpolicy
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How do apps backed by the alcohol industry mislead users & risk increasing the amount users drink?
In our latest blog, Elliott Roy-Highley & @markpetticrew.bsky.social look at the content of industry apps.
"It exemplifies the subtle ways that industry actors use...
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In our latest blog, Elliott Roy-Highley & @markpetticrew.bsky.social look at the content of industry apps.
"It exemplifies the subtle ways that industry actors use...
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‘Dark Apps’ uncovered: popular alcohol tracking apps backed by the alcohol industry mislead users - Institute of Alcohol Studies
Apps to reduce drinking that are provided by alcohol industry-funded charities have been found to contain misinformation and may even increase drinking. Dr Roy-Highley and Professor Mark Petticrew exp...
www.ias.org.uk
February 25, 2025 at 9:17 AM
How do apps backed by the alcohol industry mislead users & risk increasing the amount users drink?
In our latest blog, Elliott Roy-Highley & @markpetticrew.bsky.social look at the content of industry apps.
"It exemplifies the subtle ways that industry actors use...
www.ias.org.uk/2025/02/25/d...
In our latest blog, Elliott Roy-Highley & @markpetticrew.bsky.social look at the content of industry apps.
"It exemplifies the subtle ways that industry actors use...
www.ias.org.uk/2025/02/25/d...
A new Wall Street Journal article asks, How much alcohol are you really drinking? and explores how drinking habits affect health risks. Featuring ARG’s Scientific Director, William Kerr, the piece shows that how much and how you drink matters more than the type of alcohol.
How Much Alcohol Are You Really Drinking? Take Our Quiz to Find Out
When it comes to health risks such as cancer, research shows that what’s important is how much you drink and how you drink it.
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February 11, 2025 at 12:49 AM
A new Wall Street Journal article asks, How much alcohol are you really drinking? and explores how drinking habits affect health risks. Featuring ARG’s Scientific Director, William Kerr, the piece shows that how much and how you drink matters more than the type of alcohol.
A new Time article explores the latest research on alcohol’s health risks and challenges long-held beliefs about moderate drinking, featuring insights from ARG’s scientific director, William Kerr.
Why, Exactly, Is Alcohol So Bad for You?
Here's what happens to your body when you drink.
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January 29, 2025 at 12:18 AM
A new Time article explores the latest research on alcohol’s health risks and challenges long-held beliefs about moderate drinking, featuring insights from ARG’s scientific director, William Kerr.
Public mass shootings in the United States increase alcohol sales in the affected communities for years afterward, according to new research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Communities that experience mass shootings drink more alcohol in the aftermath, a new study finds
The findings, published this week in the journal PNAS Nexus, add to the evidence that mass shootings have lasting effects on health that reach far beyond the lives of those directly involved.
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January 22, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Public mass shootings in the United States increase alcohol sales in the affected communities for years afterward, according to new research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
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There appear to be racial and ethnic disparities in alcohol-related problems for Black and Hispanic men and the US compared with White men. Read the full report by Yu Ye
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January 22, 2025 at 11:33 AM
There appear to be racial and ethnic disparities in alcohol-related problems for Black and Hispanic men and the US compared with White men. Read the full report by Yu Ye
and colleagues @argdotorg.bsky.social https://buff.ly/3E7EZ31
and colleagues @argdotorg.bsky.social https://buff.ly/3E7EZ31
The recently released Alcohol Intake and Health Study finds that even low levels of drinking raise the risk of cancer and death.
Even Small Amounts of Alcohol Increase Health Risks, New Report Reveals
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January 17, 2025 at 1:34 AM
The recently released Alcohol Intake and Health Study finds that even low levels of drinking raise the risk of cancer and death.
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5. PHI's @argdotorg.bsky.social Study Shows Nearly 160 Million Americans Harmed by Another’s Substance Use: www.phi.org/press/new-st...
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Media coverage: www.phi.org/press/us-new...
New PHI Study Shows Alcohol and Drug Use Cause Significant Harms that Go Beyond the Individual - Public Health Institute
A new study estimates that over their lifetime, more than a third of U.S. adults or 113 million people are harmed from someone else’s drinking…
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January 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
5. PHI's @argdotorg.bsky.social Study Shows Nearly 160 Million Americans Harmed by Another’s Substance Use: www.phi.org/press/new-st...
Media coverage: www.phi.org/press/us-new...
Media coverage: www.phi.org/press/us-new...
A new study reveals that more than half of U.S. college students have experienced alcohol-related harms caused by others. Learn more about this research in Medical Xpress, which features insights from ARG scientist and study co-author Dr. Pamela Trangenstein.
More than half of college students report alcohol-related harms from others
More than half of US college students have experienced alcohol-related harms caused by others, according to the first national probability-based survey of such harms conducted in 20 years. The finding...
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January 9, 2025 at 11:56 PM
A new study reveals that more than half of U.S. college students have experienced alcohol-related harms caused by others. Learn more about this research in Medical Xpress, which features insights from ARG scientist and study co-author Dr. Pamela Trangenstein.
ARG's own Dr. Priscilla Martinez joined CBS Mornings to share her expertise on the science behind alcohol drinking patterns and the associated adverse health effects.
Watch CBS Mornings: How drinking patterns impact health - Full show on CBS
Priscilla Martinez, deputy scientific director of the Alcohol Research Group, discusses how drinking patterns influence health and behavior.
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January 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM
ARG's own Dr. Priscilla Martinez joined CBS Mornings to share her expertise on the science behind alcohol drinking patterns and the associated adverse health effects.
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16. @argdotorg.bsky.social Study Reveals Hidden Suicide Risk Among Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Youth: www.phi.org/about/impact...
Hidden Suicide Risks Among Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Youth - Public Health Institute
Suicide is the leading cause of death among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA+NHPI) adolescents, and research on the mechanisms that elevate suicide…
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January 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
16. @argdotorg.bsky.social Study Reveals Hidden Suicide Risk Among Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Youth: www.phi.org/about/impact...
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Explore more: In 2023, Dr. Priscilla Martinez with PHI’s @argdotorg.bsky.social explains the challenges with defining a basic metric for a drink of #alcohol and helping people understand what the metric means so they know how much they are actually drinking. www.phi.org/press/you-co...
You Could Be Drinking More Than You Think, Without Even Knowing - Public Health Institute
This article sheds light on the trends that contribute to increasing alcohol content in drinks. Dr. Priscilla Martinez with PHI's Alcohol Research Group explains the…
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December 6, 2024 at 6:12 PM
Explore more: In 2023, Dr. Priscilla Martinez with PHI’s @argdotorg.bsky.social explains the challenges with defining a basic metric for a drink of #alcohol and helping people understand what the metric means so they know how much they are actually drinking. www.phi.org/press/you-co...
A new New York Times article highlights the risks of high-intensity drinking, featuring insights from ARG’s Dr. Camillia Lui.
High-Intensity Drinking Is Worse Than Binge Drinking
And it’s on the rise among middle-aged drinkers.
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November 26, 2024 at 9:05 PM
A new New York Times article highlights the risks of high-intensity drinking, featuring insights from ARG’s Dr. Camillia Lui.