Alcohol, Illicit Drugs & Prison Health

Alcohol, Illicit Drugs & Prison Health

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World No Tobacco Day 2026: young people at Project Zero are fighting back against the tobacco industry

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Reducing alcohol-attributable cancers in the European Union: evaluations from the International Agency for Research on Cancer Handbooks of Cancer Prevention and beyond

Healthier and more inclusive professional gatherings without alcohol: a short guide

This guide from the WHO Regional Office for Europe offers practical guidance for planning alcohol-free meetings, conferences, receptions, and network and...

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Launch of Volume 20 of the International Agency for Research on Cancer Handbooks of Cancer Prevention: meeting report, 14 October 2025

Alcohol consumption is a significant public health challenge, intricately linked to a wide range of health risks, including cancer. The International Agency...

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Reducing alcohol-related harms by integrating conversations as part of health care routine

Raising awareness on alcohol harms through labelling

Partnering with the EU to reduce harms from alcohol

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14 October 2026

Alcohol can cause breast cancer, but very few patients get asked about their drinking

World No Tobacco Day 2026: the next nicotine revolution is already here

World No Tobacco Day 2026 awards: advancing accountability and protecting future generations

Belgium and WHO launch new collaboration as country continues to strengthen action on youth nicotine addiction

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How could I not have known Mia s diagnosis and the hidden risks of alcohol

1 November 2024

How could I not have known: Mia’s diagnosis and the hidden risks of alcohol

Alcohol-free adventures Johnny and Daniel from Ireland

1 November 2024

Alcohol-free adventures: Johnny and Daniel from Ireland

The small changes that add up Tetiana s story

1 November 2024

The small changes that add up: Tetiana's story

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Alcohol control policies: let's listen to young people

Related health topics

Alcohol use

Drugs (psychoactive)

Prisons and health

Related groups

Technical Advisory Group (TAG) for alcohol labelling

Related content

Global status report on alcohol and health 2018

Global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol

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