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 MoreThis e-book is a key outcome of collaboration between UNECE, UNECA, and IARD to jointly deliver the workshop on UN Road Safety Conventions and Approaches to Preventing Drink Driving in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 12-13 November 2014. The workshop featured ...
Read MoreWorking together to deliver change: How a whole-of-society approach can combat drink driving This report brings together data on trends in drink driving fatalities and showcases how partnerships among private and public sectors and communities, underpinned by appropriate regulation, can ...
Read MoreIARD started implementing its drink-driving prevention pilot programs in 2010 – in countries as diverse as China, Colombia, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, and Vietnam – to help reduce harms associated with drink driving, especially in low- and middle-income countries. The program ...
Read MoreIARD’s member companies, the world’s leading global beer, wine, and spirits companies, have launched new resources: Responsible Retailing of Beverage Alcohol and Responsible Service of Beverage Alcohol. These free tools are designed to support retailers and hospitality venues across the ...
Read MoreIARD launches new campaign to accelerate progress towards reduction in harmful use of alcohol, in support of WHO and UN frameworks Most innovative campaigns focused on combatting harmful drinking from across industry, government and civil society have been selected to encourage ...
Read MoreUp to one in every two drinks is illicit in some parts of the world: much higher than previous global estimates The majority of alcohol drunk is illicit in five out of seven African countries covered Illicit alcohol is unregulated, untaxed, and ...
Read MoreThe CEO Chair and Vice Chair of IARD, together with IARD’s CEO, wrote to Dr. Tedros, Director-General of the World Health Organization, to outline this initiative. In the letter they stated: In response to the 2018 United Nations Political Declaration ...
Read MoreThe CEO Chair and Vice-Chair of IARD and IARD CEO outlined the detail of this initiative in a letter to Dr. Tedros,Director General of the World Health Organization in May 2021. In the letter they state: In response to the ...
Read MoreFor many adults in many cultures, enjoying a beer, spirits, or wine is an important part of their social lives. Many lifestyle choices carry potential risks and benefits. While some people choose not to drink, health authorities in many countries ...
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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.
