This IARD Health Review focuses on the two most common metabolic disorders, Type 2 diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome (MetS). The relationship between alcohol intake and risk for metabolic disorders, notably Type 2 diabetes mellitus and MetS, is characterized by ...
Read MoreIARD Members are committed to reducing harmful drinking and to contributing to the community in which they work, including through contributions to local and national economies through taxation.The International Alliance for Responsible Drinking and its member companies believe that:Any taxation ...
Read MoreReleased on 25 August 2016, the UK Chief Medical Officer’s Low Risk Drinking Guidelines clarify that the intention is “not to prevent those who want to drink alcohol from doing so,”[1] but to provide people with information to help navigate ...
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 MoreUnderage drinking has fallen in over two-thirds of the 63 countries where national data is available, since 2003.Australia, all parts of Great Britain, and Trinidad and Tobago have seen declines of more than 40%.The International Alliance for Responsible Drinking is ...
Read MoreA survey of more than 11,000 people across nine countries has found: 84% of drinkers are drinking the same or less alcohol during shutdowns, with almost one in three people (30%) saying they are drinking less or have stopped Of ...
Read More20% drop in alcohol-attributable deaths underscores progress but highlights need for continued action Most countries on-track to meet 2030 targets Wednesday 17 September 2025 – Today, the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) publishes its Progress Report: Alcohol Consumption and ...
Read MoreThis table details the health warning requirements – on labels, commercial communications, and at point of sale – that apply to alcohol beverages, in all countries for which IARD has been able to verify the information with the respective national ...
Read MoreThis table details the health warning requirements – on labels, commercial communications, and at point of sale – that apply to alcohol beverages, in all countries for which IARD has been able to verify the information with the respective national ...
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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.
