For 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 ...
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 MoreThis table details recommendations for alcohol consumption (drinking guidelines) issued by government bodies in all countries for which IARD has been able to verify the information with the respective national authorities or through publicly accessible documents. Generally, these recommendations apply ...
Read MoreThis table details recommendations for alcohol consumption (drinking guidelines) issued by government bodies in all countries for which IARD has been able to verify the information with the respective national authorities or through publicly accessible documents. Generally, these recommendations apply ...
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 MoreA visionary and collaborative leader who laid the foundations for a ground-breaking private sector coalition to reduce underage drinking. All of us at the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) are mourning the loss of the visionary former Chair of ...
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 the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to reducing harmful drinking and promoting understanding of responsible drinking. We are supported by the leading global beer, wine, and spirits producers, who have come together for ...
Read MoreIARD’s work is informed by scientific evidence on alcohol and health, including alcohol policy. By bringing together data and research on drinking patterns, alcohol in society, and regulations at a national level, IARD examines practices around policies and interventions that ...
Read MoreThis IARD Policy Review summarizes the evidence on marketing communications for alcohol beverages and their regulation.Last reviewed: July 2018IARD Policy Reviews offer a referenced overview of recent peer-reviewed, published research on the impact of policy measures on drinking patterns and ...
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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.
