Public Health (Alcohol) Act Concerned about alcohol-related harm?The Public Health (Alcohol) Act contains a suite of preventative controls and measures designed to tackle Ireland’s harmful use of alcohol. It aims…
Alcohol: harm reduction policy's ‘best buys’ Alcohol use causes approximately 3 million deaths globally every year and the overall burden of disease and injuries attributable to alcohol remains unacceptably high. According to the…
Alcohol use causes approximately 3 million deaths globally every year and the overall burden of disease and injuries attributable to alcohol remains unacceptably high. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), ‘the global epidemic…
Alcohol Action Ireland welcomes the ruling of the Scottish Court of Session and hopes to see minimum unit pricing (MUP) implemented in Scotland as soon as possible, where it will…
“The Public Health Alcohol Bill is a landmark piece of legislation and a critical first step in addressing one of our most significant public health problems. Alcohol misuse claims three…
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, is encouraging parents to talk to their children about the risks associated with alcohol ahead of their Leaving Cert results on…
Health warnings should be compulsory on bottles of wine, beer and spirits to raise awareness of the dangers of excessive drinking and the growing problem of liver disease, a group…
Raising the price of booze saves lives and money. Scotland is right to try it AMONG man's earliest artefacts are vessels to store and carry booze. Drunk from Stone Age…