Behind the uptick in women’s alcohol consumption: stress, stereotypes, marketing

Behind the uptick in women’s alcohol consumption: stress, stereotypes, marketing Iowa State University August 30, 2022 AMES, IA – During the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, a flurry of studies made it into the news cycle: Heavy drinking and alcohol-related deaths were spiking in the U.S. Susan Stewart, professor of sociology at Iowa State University, […]

Canada’s low-risk alcohol use guidelines have been slashed to 6 drinks per week. Here’s why.

Canada’s low-risk alcohol use guidelines have been slashed to 6 drinks per week. Here’s why. The Conversation Author Tim Stockwell, Scientist, Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research and Professor of Psychology, University of Victoria August 31, 2022 New Canadian guidelines for reducing risks to health from alcohol use were released for public comment this week. Key messages […]