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

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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Bringing evidence into action on alcohol: public activity report, September 2022–December 2023

This report highlights the public activities of the WHO Regional Office for Europe under the Evidence into Action Alcohol Project (EVID-ACTION), a project...

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Raising awareness on alcohol harms through labelling

Partnering with the EU to reduce harms from alcohol

Ensuring prevention and control of COVID-19 in prisons and other places of detention

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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

14 October 2025

The science is clear: smart alcohol policies can prevent cancer

Multimedia

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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

Meeting participants gathered around a board lying on the floor, covered with blue and yellow post-it notes

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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