This 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 MoreSymbols or written age restrictions will be added to labels on alcohol drinks [1] produced by members of the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD), sending an even clearer message that these products are not for minors. The initiative, which ...
Read MoreVast majority consumed same or less alcohol in 2020; Targeted support needed for the minority that continues to drink at harmful levels Consumers around the world bought 15.8 billion fewer liters of alcohol beverages last year, according to new data from ...
Read MoreIARD welcomes William Grant & Sons as a member The International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) is delighted to announce global premium spirits business William Grant & Sons as a new member. William Grant & Sons join 11 of the ...
Read MoreThe International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) is delighted to announce leading Korean alcohol producer LOTTE Chilsung Beverage as a new associate member. LOTTE Chilsung Beverage joins the world’s leading wine, spirits, and beer producers in their ambition to reduce ...
Read MoreThis IARD Health Review aims to summarize the literature on the relationship between heavy alcohol consumption and alcohol-related liver disease, which includes alcoholic fatty liver disease, alcoholic hepatitis, and alcoholic cirrhosis.Last reviewed: May 2015IARD Health Reviews offer a referenced overview ...
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 MoreScope This table details the legal limits of alcohol in blood or breath in all countries for which IARD has been able to verify the information with the respective national authorities or through publicly accessible documents. It includes:Blood alcohol concentration ...
Read MoreScope This table details the legal limits of alcohol in blood or breath in all countries for which IARD has been able to verify the information with the respective national authorities or through publicly accessible documents. It includes:Blood alcohol concentration ...
Read MoreScope This table details drinking guidelines issued by government bodies regarding alcohol consumption in all countries for which IARD has been able to verify the information with the respective national authorities or through publicly accessible documents. It covers recommendations for:people ...
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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.
