Here you will find information about alcohol to consider before you drink. You can build on what you already know about how drinking alcohol affects you and people around you.
The International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) is providing this information to encourage the responsible drinking of alcohol beverage products. Everyone should make safe, legal, and responsible decisions about drinking or not drinking. We understand that people make better choices based on a solid understanding of the facts.
Some people do not drink due to religious, cultural, legal, or health reasons, among others. A decision not to drink should always be respected. Non-drinkers may still find this website helpful, as it contains facts to share with others who do drink alcohol.
Many people drink moderately and as part of a healthy lifestyle. We encourage those who choose to drink to do so responsibly.
On occasion, people drink too much, potentially harming themselves and others, sometimes with tragic consequences. We hope that they will seek and receive the help they need to be safer and healthier in the future.
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The International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) membership consists of companies that make, market, and sell drinks that contain alcohol. IARD and its members strive to be responsible in every aspect of what we do.
We strive to share basic information about how alcohol products affect those who drink. We learn from and rely upon experts in academia, international health organizations, government, scientific research, and medical practice. This website is based on the growing body of their work, which may change as new findings could shift consensus among scientists. We especially want to thank the experts who worked with IARD to check the accuracy of information on this website. You can learn more about them by clicking here.
