The following response to the Lancet study 'Alcohol use and burden for 195 countries and territories, 1990-2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016' was provided on August 24th. “We are committed to encouraging responsible choices ...
Read More“We are committed to encouraging responsible choices about alcohol and believe that for adults of legal drinking age, moderate alcohol consumption can be part of a well-balanced lifestyle. Various health authorities and medical studies state that moderate consumption of alcohol ...
Read MoreResponding to a study in Nature Medicine looking at alcohol consumption and risk of diseases in Chinese men, the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking's Managing Director, Puja Darbari, said: “The main analysis of the study has a significant limitation as ...
Read MoreWe are committed to encouraging responsible choices about alcohol and believe that for adults of legal drinking age, moderate alcohol consumption can be part of a well-balanced lifestyle. Various health authorities and medical studies state that moderate consumption of alcohol ...
Read MoreReleased on 25 August 2016, the UK Chief Medical Officer’s Low Risk Drinking Guidelines clarify that the intention is “not to prevent those who want to drink alcohol from doing so,”[1] but to provide people with information to help navigate ...
Read MoreThe aim of this guide is to cover the basic laws and responsibilities required of staff serving alcohol. This may be in an on-license environment, where alcohol beverages are sold and the customer drinks these in the place where they ...
Read MoreThis Evaluation Guide provides an overview of what is involved in evaluating a targeted prevention program (prevention of underage drinking and drink driving, training for those who sell and serve alcohol, initiatives to reduce violence and crime around licensed premises ...
Read MoreDoctor Ellie Cannon sets out a series of easy-to-understand tips for the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) to promote moderation and responsibility among adults who choose to drink. Dr Ellie Cannon1 is a General Practitioner, as well as a ...
Read MoreThis report highlights some examples of the ways IARD members are collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders including regional, national and local governments, civil society and others in the private sector to share best practice, learn from others, innovate ...
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IARD’s members and the members of its Partnership Council are a diverse group of organizations with a variety of viewpoints. They might not necessarily agree on all or any subjects. Any statements, findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed on this website do not reflect the policies or views of all IARD members or the organizations they represent, unless explicitly stated. However, all members agree on and support IARD’s mission of reducing the harmful use of alcohol.
The resources on this website are not intended as health advice to individuals about their drinking. People with specific questions about their drinking are encouraged to consult a healthcare professional. Together, they can determine what is best for that individual, based on individual risk factors, including family history, genetics, and lifestyle. For some people, the better choice may be to not drink at all.
