The Industry Watchdog
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How do we encourage people to rethink how they travel when they drink? How do we generate enthusiasm for safety?
A tremendous interview with Dr. Federico Vaca on the promises of and barriers to 0.05 BAC limits.
podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu…
Thanks to Mars Inc. for acting like adults, fixing their mistakes, and putting kids' health back at the forefront.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Does the "polluter pays" principle work for alcohol?
The UK's Assoc. of Directors of Public Health says YES. Strategies used to protect the public from one type of health-harming industry can work for all.
adph.org.uk/resources/what-w…
How did the USDA Dietary Guidelines end up in the state they're in? Movendi traces the tortuous road of industry interests and political games.
Congratulations and thanks to Alex Streinger for a tremendous piece.
movendi.ngo/blog/2026/09/04/…
Whiteclay, NE, has gone from an outpost of alcohol devastation to a center for creative practice—Whiteclay Makerspace has shone as a key element in renewing the town.
We congratulate Whiteclay Makerspace on their grant from the Mid-America Arts Alliance.
whiteclayredo.com/
Monday marks the last day for the CA legislature to pass bills.
We have tracked ALL of 2026's alcohol-related bills—be they good, bad, or baffling. If you spot something important on the list, now's the time to let Gov. Newsom know your thoughts!
alcoholjustice.org/legislati…
Interventions must be centered in culture & speak in familiar voices.
That's the key takeaway from a new alcohol prevention trial with LA Native American youth.
nativenewsonline.net/health/…
While "drinking at breakfast" might make some think of Travis Bickle, it makes others thing of profit—so Buzz Ballz is introducing high-ABV RTDs cross-branded with middle schooler's favorite pastry.
sporked.com/article/buzzball…
When does the harm from drinking start?
With the very first drink, according to a government study that NIH buried.
Now, thanks to JSAD, it sees daylight--and can help promote a healthy understanding of alcohol's risks.
jsad.com/doi/full/10.15288/j…
How did we end up without solid guidance on alcohol consumption and health?
We've updated our Alcohol's Impacts FAQ to reflect the current void of reliable information, explain how we got here, and suggest where we might go next.
alcoholjustice.org/faq-alcoh…
How did we end up without solid guidance on alcohol consumption and health?
We've updated our Alcohol's Impacts FAQ to reflect the current void of reliable information, explain how we got here, and suggest where we might go next.
alcoholjustice.org/faq-alcoh…
The alcohol recommendations in the new USDA Dietary Guidelines are so threadbare as to be meaningless.
Effective advisories should be 1) actionable, 2) evidence-based, and 3) informative.
If HHS can't be any of these, is there someone else who can?
alcoholjustice.org/blog/if-t…
The alcohol recommendations in the new USDA Dietary Guidelines are so threadbare as to be meaningless.
Effective advisories should be 1) actionable, 2) evidence-based, and 3) informative.
If HHS can't be any of these, is there someone else who can?
alcoholjustice.org/blog/if-t…
How did we end up without solid guidance on alcohol consumption and health?
We've updated our Alcohol's Impacts FAQ to reflect the current void of reliable information, explain how we got here, and suggest where we might go next.
alcoholjustice.org/faq-alcoh…
The alcohol recommendations in the new USDA Dietary Guidelines are so threadbare as to be meaningless.
Effective advisories should be 1) actionable, 2) evidence-based, and 3) informative.
If HHS can't be any of these, is there someone else who can?
alcoholjustice.org/blog/if-t…
This year, we're proud to have helped:
• Stop dangerous bills
• Draw attention to the real science behind alcohol harm.
• Provide healthy, positive, and fun programs for our local kids.
What are the prevention successes from 2025, big or small, that mean the most to you?
ALT Two young kids in bright yellow t-shirts, sitting in a doublewide stroller, hold up a sign reading "TOCA TU VOCINA" ("SOUND YOUR HORN" in English), as an older man in a grey hoodie looks on smiling.
As 2025 draws to a close, we want to recognize...
* the champions who've stood up for evidence-based prevention.
* the truth-tellers in the face of Big Alcohol's constant push to eliminate protective policy.
* the need to stand together and protect our friends and neighbors.
ALT An old concrete tower built on a tawny sandstone bluff. At the base of the tower supports, someone has spray painted "LOVE".
This year, we're proud to have helped:
• Stop dangerous bills
• Draw attention to the real science behind alcohol harm.
• Provide healthy, positive, and fun programs for our local kids.
What are the prevention successes from 2025, big or small, that mean the most to you?
ALT Two young kids in bright yellow t-shirts, sitting in a doublewide stroller, hold up a sign reading "TOCA TU VOCINA" ("SOUND YOUR HORN" in English), as an older man in a grey hoodie looks on smiling.
As 2025 draws to a close, we want to recognize...
* the champions who've stood up for evidence-based prevention.
* the truth-tellers in the face of Big Alcohol's constant push to eliminate protective policy.
* the need to stand together and protect our friends and neighbors.
ALT An old concrete tower built on a tawny sandstone bluff. At the base of the tower supports, someone has spray painted "LOVE".
This year, we're proud to have helped:
• Stop dangerous bills
• Draw attention to the real science behind alcohol harm.
• Provide healthy, positive, and fun programs for our local kids.
What are the prevention successes from 2025, big or small, that mean the most to you?
ALT Two young kids in bright yellow t-shirts, sitting in a doublewide stroller, hold up a sign reading "TOCA TU VOCINA" ("SOUND YOUR HORN" in English), as an older man in a grey hoodie looks on smiling.