977 - The Health Risks of Alcohol

Public Health On Call

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16d ago 14:44

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About this episode:

Long-cited research has promoted potential health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption. But updated information disproves these claims and links drinking at any amount with increased cancer risk. In this episode: Professor Johannes Thrul, whose research covers substance use and addiction, details recent research on this topic and shares how to communicate these findings to help people make their own decisions around drinking.

Guests:

Johannes Thrul, PhD, MS, is an Associate Professor of Mental Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Host:

Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs.

Show links and related content:

Why Alcohol Needs a Cancer Warning Label—Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine
Alcohol Causes Cancer. We Should Be Drinking Less.—MedPage Today
Preventing Alcohol Misuse, Use Disorders, and Deaths—Public Health On Call (February 2024)

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