STAT+: Booze schmooze: The alcohol industry, frazzled by headwinds, wields its power behind the scenes

The American Cancer Society faced conflict of interest allegations after accepting millions from the alcohol industry through a New York City gala while promoting alcohol consumption for cancer prevention. In 2020, the society revised its guidelines to recommend alcohol abstinence, acknowledging internal pressure from epidemiologists. The article highlights the alcohol industry's influence on public health messaging and policies, drawing parallels to tactics used by the tobacco industry.