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#FASD is one of the many reasons why Ireland needs a comprehensive strategy to address alcohol harm. The lack of coherence across gov on this issue is shocking.
@roinnslainte @CarrollJennifer
Silent epidemic of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder 'coming down the road at us fast and furiously'
Advocates call on Government to recognise the condition, which can lead to ADHD and learning difficulties, as a disability
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I spoke to Dr. @SheilaGilheany the CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland @AlcoholIreland today on @NearFM about their concern about the marketing of 0 Alcohol drinks and about the Sale of Alcohol Bill.
@CarrollJennifer @OCallaghanJim @HRBdrugslibrary
Not surprisingly the research evidence is showing what common sense can tell that exposure to 0.0 alcohol imagery leads teens and likely adults also to thoughts of alcohol.
Time to close the L0.0phole for alc ads.
@CarrollJennifer
@roinnslainte
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Drinking less alcohol or cutting it out completely can improve your brain health and reduce your risk of dementia.
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AAI is running a campaign calling on the Minister for Health to ‘Close the L0.0phole’ of zero-alcohol advertising. If you'd like to help, please click here to email your TDs & the Minister. Together we can protect our children. Thank you!
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We are pleased to contribute to the Dept of Health’s consultation on developing a new strategy for drugs. There is a need for a dedicated strategy for alcohol which encompasses both prevention measures and services for those impacted by alcohol harm. https://alcoholireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Alcohol-Action-Ireland-submisssion-Drugs-Strategy-consultation-Dept-of-Health-March-2025.pdf
Breast cancer rates rising. Further reasons to ensure consumers are warned about cancer risk from alcohol. Glad that Ireland is leading the way with health information labelling mandatory on alcohol products from May 2026.
Breast cancer diagnoses and deaths to surge by 2050, scientists say
There will be 3.2 million new cases and 1.1 million deaths a year worldwide by 2050 if current trends continue, study found
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As a former chair of AAI I am very proud of the contribution AAI makes to public health and its advocating for reduction of harms caused by alcohol consumption. The Sale of Alcohol Bill will also have impact on domestic violence. Silent Voices knows that impact. @MichealMartinTD
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Highlighting the harm caused by problem alcohol use in the home and its impact across the lifespan.
There are significant concerns about aspects of the Sale of Alcohol Bill which are likely to lead to increased alcohol harm.
Ireland’s Public Health Alcohol Act is based on WHO ‘best buys’ of price, promotion & availability to tackle alcohol harm.
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