Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs
Coverage of Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs in the Nexus archive.
- Nightly glass of wine may not be as harmless as many people think, study suggests
A study challenges the notion that daily alcohol consumption is harmless, suggesting that the safest amount is none. Researchers found that even low levels of alcohol use increase health risks, such as liver disease, stroke, and cancer, and recommend limiting intake to one drink per day if people choose to drink. The study, analyzing alcohol-related injuries and health data, contradicts older guidelines that allowed up to two daily drinks for men.
- A Biden-era study told Americans to drink less alcohol. The Trump admin ‘sidelined’ the research facing pressure from the alcohol lobby
A study commissioned by President Biden’s administration found that even moderate alcohol consumption increases health risks, but the Trump administration chose not to include the findings in new dietary guidelines amid pressure from the alcohol industry and a congressional committee. The Biden-era research, published independently, concluded no level of alcohol consumption is protective against mortality, while the Trump administration denied sidelining the study and stated they followed established processes for dietary guidelines.
- A government-commissioned study found drinking risks. US guidelines didn't feature its findings
A government-commissioned study found that even moderate alcohol consumption increases health risks, but the Trump administration excluded its findings from dietary guidelines amid pushback from the alcohol industry and a congressional committee. The Biden administration later released the study independently, accusing the Trump administration of sidelining the research, which highlighted no safe level of alcohol consumption and linked drinking to over 200 diseases.