US Alcohol Policy Alliance

Article excerpt: Some patients in need of alcohol-related liver transplants are as young as their early 20s and started drinking alcohol in their teenage years, Burton said.

Alcohol-related liver disease leads to nearly 50% of all liver transplant surgeries, he noted.

“There are people who maybe don’t drink every day, but they drink heavily on the weekends — and maybe have eight to 10 drinks. That’s equally bad,” Burton said.

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🏈 Did you know that alcohol is a factor in 45% of the fatal crashes on Super Bowl Sunday? From : SWIPE ⬅️ for today’s winning game plan. 🙌

Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.

From today's The New York Times: The impact of alcohol on your gut "from short-terms symptoms to longer-term health risks" — acid reflux, inflammation and bleeding, gas and bloating, abnormal bowel habits, gut "leakiness," and cancer risk.

Article 🔗: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/well/eat/alcohol-bloating-acid-reflux-diarrhea.html

6 Ways Alcohol Can Affect Your Gut If you have these common digestive symptoms, drinking less may help.

Drinking one drink per day increases your risk of developing breast cancer.

Drinking even small amounts of alcohol increases cancer risk.

USAPA Board Chair Tiffany Hall announces the selection of Mike Marshall to serve as Chief Executive Officer. Please join us in welcoming Mike. You can learn more about him on our website.

https://www.alcoholpolicy.org/latest/usapa-taps-veteran-political-strategist-as-ceo

3.2 million people ages 12-20 reported binge drinking in the last 30 days.

📢 UPCOMING WEBINAR 📢
⭐️ Navigating Conflicting Evidence: Shaping the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines
📅 February 4, 2025, 1:00-2:15 p.m. ET (via Zoom, link provided via email to registrants)

❓❓ Curious about the recently released reports on alcohol’s impact on health, including the ICCPUD Alcohol Intake & Health study, the NASEM Review of Evidence on Alcohol and Health, and the Surgeon General’s Advisory on Alcohol and Cancer Risk? Wondering how these reports may inform the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and what you can do about it?

Join the U.S. Alcohol Policy Alliance and the Alcohol Action Network for this critical and timely webinar as we explore:

☑️ Key findings from the reports
☑️ The relationship between alcohol intake and health outcomes
☑️ The action you/your organization can take to leverage the impact of these reports

Speakers:
∙ Dr. Tim Stockwell, Scientist, Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research
∙ Dr. Jeanine Genkinger, Associate Professor, Columbia Mailman School of Public Health
∙ Dr. David Jernigan, Professor, Boston University School of Public Health
∙ Dr. Sean Haley, Associate Professor, City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy; ∙ Co-Chair, Alcohol Action Network
∙ Mike Marshall, U.S. Alcohol Policy Alliance
∙ Facilitated by Tiffany Hall, Chair, U.S. Alcohol Policy Alliance

Whether you’re a public health professional, policymaker, researcher, or simply interested in the topic, this webinar is your opportunity to stay informed and engage in the conversation.

Seats are limited—secure your spot today!

Together, let’s work toward a healthier, better-informed future free of alcohol-related harms.

Representatives from coalitions, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and researchers are invited to attend.

🔗 Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/navigating-conflicting-evidence-shaping-the-2025-2030-dietary-guidelines-tickets-1223487647489

Alcohol causes cancer. The more you drink, the higher your risk. Women are at a higher risk of alcohol-related cancers, even when they drink the same amount as men.

Board chair Tiffany Hall talks with John Thompson of Alaska's News Source about reducing the harms of alcohol ...



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American dietary guidelines for alcohol intake should be reduced, group says The United States Alcohol Policy Alliance is calling for 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans to include reduced recommended alcohol consumption.

‘Any alcohol use’ can cause cancer, contentious federal study finds The report could influence the U.S. Dietary Guidelines. The California wine industry has accused its authors of bias and a lack of transparency.

Another federal report on alcohol finds even moderate drinking carries risks A new major federal report says having more than seven drinks per week carries a 1 in 1,000 risk of dying from alcohol use.

Today, we renew our call for reducing the recommended alcohol consumption amounts in the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs). As work continues in preparation to revise the DGAs this year, a new report released today highlights key evidence that alcohol intake at the amount currently indicated in the DGAs poses considerable health risks.

Read our full press release here: https://www.alcoholpolicy.org/latest/usapa-calls-for-changes-to-alcohol-recommendations-in-the-2025-dietary-guidelines

Board member Izabelle Wensley was interviewed for this article on New Hampshire Public Radio.

In NH, some advocates welcome Surgeon General's call for cancer warnings on alcohol The New Hampshire Liquor Commission declined to say whether it would support updated warning labels.

We applaud U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy’s call for Congress to authorize an update to alcohol-containing beverage warning labels to include a cancer risk warning. We also urge Congress to take action.

Read our full press release: https://bit.ly/urge-congress-labels-pr

📣 Alcohol consumption is linked to cancer. 📣

😲 Louder for the folks in back! 😲

📣📣📣 ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IS LINKED TO CANCER! 📣📣📣

A new survey revealed widespread lack of awareness about the links between alcohol and cancer. We're going to keep beating this drum until everyone hears it!

https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-11-29/most-americans-dont-know-alcohols-links-to-cancer/

Most Americans Don't Know Alcohol's Links to Cancer US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics, business, health, and education.

Spiked beverages are looking a lot like their regular counterparts. With more and more soft drink brands introducing alcohol products, it's easy to get confused.

👏 In Michigan, the legislature is taking steps toward mandating retail displays that help avoid accidental consumption by nondrinkers. 👏

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/new-bill-seeks-to-separate-alcoholic-beverages-from-nonalcoholic-lookalikes-in-stores-to-avoid-confusion

New Bill Seeks to Separate Alcoholic Beverages from Nonalcoholic Lookalikes in Stores to Avoid Confusion Michigan Capitol Confidential reported on Monday that the state's house is introducing an alcoholic beverage bill that might force retailers to separate spiked canned drinks from their nonalcoholic counterparts to eliminate confusion. The bill is called House Bill 6037, and it will require any retai...

🚨🚨🚨 Alcohol increases the risk of at least seven types of cancer. Product labels are long overdue!

Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcohol Dr. Vivek Murthy’s report cites studies linking alcoholic beverages to at least seven malignancies, including breast cancer. But to add warning labels, Congress would have to act.