alcohol
Kettil Bruun Society (KBS) Annual Meeting 2023
The Kettil Bruun Society for Social and Epidemiological Research on Alcohol was established in 1986 and originated in the epidemiology section of the International Council on Alcohol and Addictions (ICAA).
Ethanol exposure alters Alzheimer's-related pathology, behavior, and metabolism in APP/PS1 mice
Abstract Epidemiological studies identified alcohol use disorder (AUD) as a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD), yet there is conflicting evidence on how alcohol use promotes AD pathology. In this study, a 10-week moderate two-bottle...
Nutrients Special issue: The Impact of Alcohol on Human Health
Special Issue Information Alcohol is often perceived as an underrated risk factor for human health. The aim of this Special Issue is to correct misperceptions and misinformation by providing up-to-date reviews and publications that consider...
Global Consultation with Professional Associations and Academia on the Implementation of the Global Alcohol Action Plan (GAAP) 2022-2030
ISSUP attended a consultation at the WHO Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland along with other key professional associations and academic groups held on 18-20 January 2023.
Why do guidelines on what is low-risk drinking vary between countries so much?
The evidence of the harms done by alcohol consumption continues to build. However, despite the clear data, safe drinking guidelines vary between countries. This article, published in the Guardian, explores the different factors that are...
Substance Use Outcomes For Sexual and Gender Minority Adults With a History of Adverse Childhood Experiences: A Scoping Review
Abstract Purpose The impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on behavioral, mental, and physical health have been extensively investigated. As such, it is paramount to synthesize their quantified effects, especially within...
Nature and Course of Clinician and Self-Rated Depressive Features in Persons with Alcohol Use Disorders: A Preliminary Prospective Study among Men Seeking Treatment
INTRODUCTION: The trajectory and nature of depression in patients with alcohol use disorder as they enter treatment needs to be understood better. This study assessed the nature and course of depressive features among male patients with...
Global Alcohol Policy Conference - Cape Town 24-26 October 2023
The Global Alcohol Policy Conference (GAPC2023), “Investing in People before Profits: Building Momentum towards the Framework Convention on Alcohol Control,” will be held from 24 - 26 October 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa with pre-conference/post conference events held before/after the 3-day meeting.
Outpatient Alcohol Withdrawal Management: A Tool for Global Practice Settings
ICUDDR, ISSUP and ISAM are pleased to present their collaborative webinar on Outpatient Alcohol Withdrawal Management: A Tool for Global Practice Settings.