Monitoring Alcohol

When alcohol sales started dropping in 2025, the industry didn’t adapt—it doubled down. A new global investigation reveals how multinational alcohol corporations responded to declining consumption and growing cancer awareness not by reforming their practices, but by intensifying their efforts to block health policy, saturate digital spaces, and shift blame away from their products. The

When someone drinks alcohol, the damage spreads far beyond their own body. Alcohol’s harm to others is a widespread public health crisis. It affects families, workplaces, and entire communities. Recent Australian research found something striking: 48% of the population experiences negative effects from someone else’s drinking each year. That’s nearly one in two people. This

The morning after a celebration often brings more than just a headache. Look in the mirror and you might notice puffiness around your eyes, a dull complexion, or unexpected redness across your cheeks. Whilst lack of sleep plays a role, the alcohol effects on skin are usually the main culprit. Understanding how alcohol damages skin

A comprehensive study published in the European Journal of Public Health has uncovered important connections between alcohol and musculoskeletal pain amongst non-manual workers. The research, conducted by University College London and colleagues, examined over 6,800 British civil servants and retirees aged 50 to 75 years, providing crucial insights into how drinking patterns may affect physical

A groundbreaking resource has emerged to strengthen public health policy worldwide. The Alcohol Taxation Advocacy Launchpad represents the most comprehensive system yet developed for advancing evidence-based alcohol tax reform across diverse national contexts. Launched by Movendi International, this people-powered platform consolidates over a decade of systematic global advocacy work into a single accessible hub. The initiative addresses a

Media Release: Posted on September 12, 2025 in  Alcohol Harm, Alcohol Industry, Corporate Consumption Complex, Movendi, Policy, Sustainable Development For immediate release: September 12, 2025     Media contact: Maik Dünnbier                       Phone: 0046721555036                        E-mail:  maik.duennbier @ movendi.ngo   New York, September 12, 2025 – People everywhere want to live in safe, healthy communities where children can thrive, where families are protected from preventable harm, and where governments

A new peer-reviewed study reveals that an influential scientific organisation is shaping public views in a misleading way, making alcohol’s health risks appear less serious. The research, published in Addiction on 9 July, examined nearly 300 critiques by the International Scientific Forum on Alcohol Research (ISFAR). It shows that ISFAR frequently praised studies suggesting alcohol had benefits

Significant developments in online alcohol delivery in South Australia have emerged, driven by concerning new research about alcohol harm. The data reveals a troubling reality: people with alcohol dependency use rapid delivery services at more than twice the rate of those at low risk. Combined with the South Australian Royal Commission’s hard-hitting recommendations, these findings

  As Alcoholics Anonymous celebrates its 90th anniversary this year, questions surrounding the effectiveness of AA continue to shape discussions about alcohol recovery methods. Since its founding in Ohio in 1935, the fellowship has grown into a worldwide movement with millions of active members, yet its approach remains both influential and controversial in modern addiction