Drinking guidelines are issued by government bodies to provide information on the relationship between drinking and potential outcomes, and are intended to support individual choices around drinking in a way that minimizes the likelihood of harm. This review offers an ...
Read MoreThis IARD Policy Review summarizes the evidence on social marketing initiatives developed to address problematic drinking behaviors and to reduce the potential for harm.Last Reviewed: August 2016IARD Policy Reviews offer a referenced overview of recent peer-reviewed, published research on the ...
Read MoreThis review provides an overview of unrecorded alcohol, its prevalence, and the drivers of consumption and production. Unrecorded alcohol includes a variety of legal and illegal products and is particularly prevalent in low- and middle-income countries.Last reviewed: November 2015IARD Policy ...
Read MoreCardiovascular disease (CVD) encompasses several distinct conditions involving the heart and blood vessels. Some of the known risk factors for CVD include health-related behaviors, existing health conditions or family history, and genetic traits. This IARD Health Review focuses on the ...
Read MoreThis report describes the results of polling by You Gov and focus groups conducted by World Thinks between May and August 2021. These results are exploratory and the value of hospitality venues to social and mental wellbeing should be more fully ...
Read MoreThe International Alliance for Responsible Drinking's (IARD) 13 member companies – the world’s leading beer, wine, and spirits producers – undertake a wide range of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives as part of their commitments to sustainability and social ...
Read MoreThis Health Review focuses on cancer sites associated with alcohol consumption as identified by the World Cancer Research Foundation and the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Due to the limited availability of national cancer statistics in many countries, U.S. ...
Read MoreThis IARD Policy Review describes the results of studies examining the effectiveness of screening and brief interventions (SB Is) for hazardous or harmful drinking. The following criteria were used to select studies following a literature search using Pub Med and the IARD ...
Read MoreInfectious diseases are caused by a diverse group of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi. Some established risk factors for infectious diseases include individual factors and external factors. This Health Review focuses on infectious diseases associated with alcohol ...
Read MoreDrink-driving fatalities declined in 34 of 36 countries worldwide for which official national data is available.Fatalities reduced in 24 of 26 countries in Europe between 2006 and 2016.14 European countries saw a drop of at least 50% over this period, ...
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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.
