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Science & Policy

Our work is grounded in the latest science on alcohol, health, and policy.

We bring together data on drinking patterns, societal trends, and national regulations to better understand what works when it comes to reducing harmful drinking. By sharing tools and resources, we aim to support others in shaping approaches that fit their own local needs and priorities.

Latest content

Underage drinking 2025 Update

We just launched a groundbreaking 2025 Report on Underage Drinking, covering 66 countries worldwide. Our analysis shows that a whole of society approach works, with underage drinking declining or stable in 58% of 66 countries studied. But that’s not all!

2025Alcohol and health trends by country, based on WHO data

This booklet is designed as a resource for UN member states on alcohol and health trends by country based on the WHO’s latest data, and to support preparations for the UN High Level Meeting on non-communicable diseases in September.

Drinking Guidelines for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

This table details drinking guidelines issued by government bodies regarding alcohol consumption by people attempting to become pregnant, who are pregnant, or are breastfeeding, in all countries for which IARD has been able to verify the information with the respective ...

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.

Our health and policy resources are not intended to be exhaustive representations of all scientific research on a given subject and, as research is constantly evolving, they might not include the most recent findings. All IARD materials include a date of content review and they should be read in their entirety and not misrepresented or taken out of context.