23 Oct 2020
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Sweden: Youth Consumes Less Alcohol During Coronavirus Crisis
A new survey into alcohol consumption patterns in Sweden has found that youth consumes less alcohol during the Coronavirus crisis.
23 Oct 2020
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23 Oct 2020
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WHO Europe: Alcohol Fuels Rising Interpersonal Violence During COVID-19
Reports from violence prevention helplines across the WHO European region are indicating rising cases of interpersonal violence during COVID-19. Alcohol fuels this rise in violence as victims are trapped with their abusers during the pandemic. Read more here.
23 Oct 2020
23 Oct 2020
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USA: Tidal Wave of Substance Use Disorders Coming
Communities in the United States are facing the formation of a perfect storm of factors driving alcohol and other drug use disorders to higher rates than ever seen before – the so called “triple trouble” of a pandemic, unemployment, and diminished personal and community support services for people affected by substance use problems. Mental health experts are anticipating a steep rise in alco...
23 Oct 2020
23 Oct 2020
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Even Low-Dose Alcohol Use Damages Brain
A new study has found even low-dose alcohol use can lead to brain damage in the form of loss of brain volume. These new findings have implications specifically for middle-aged and older people. Read more here.
23 Oct 2020
23 Oct 2020
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USA: Alcohol Harm Affects Different Demographic Groups Differently with Women and Minorities Severely Burdened
Alcohol use is affecting different demographic groups differently in the United States. The harm is specifically higher for women and minorities, but even the rich and famous experience severe consequences from alcohol. With the COVID-19 pandemic matters have become even more aggravated with regard to the country’s alcohol problem.
23 Oct 2020
23 Oct 2020
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Poland: 2019 Saw Highest Alcohol Use in Three Decades
According to the State Agency for the Prevention of Alcohol-Related Problems (PARPA), alcohol consumption increased by 0.23 litres per capita in 2019 compared to 2018. The increase brought the Polish alcohol consumption to 9.78 litres of pure alcohol per person, the highest it has been since 1993.
23 Oct 2020