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Important comments from Drug & Alc Taskforces at Oireachtas Health Committee about lack of State focus on alcohol. Points to need for prevention in this area. In next gov we need an Alcohol Office to drive policy development. @ColmBurkeTD @SeanCroweTD
https://alcoholireland.ie/our-work/campaigns/office-for-alcohol-harm-reduction/
@BernardDurkanTD @CathalCroweTD @davidcullinane @JohnLahart @RoisinShortall @fiannafailparty @FineGael @labour @SocDems @sinnfeinireland
@BernardDurkanTD @CathalCroweTD @davidcullinane @JohnLahart @RoisinShortall @fiannafailparty @FineGael @labour @SocDems @sinnfeinireland It is concerning that in discussion of new Drugs Strategy at Oireactas Health Committee that it is not clear what consultation will be in place re alcohol. Citizens Assembly only dealt with illegal drugs. @RoisinShortall
Watch Trauma's Ripples Through Time now! This webinar discusses the lifelong impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Featuring psychotherapist and author Dr Richard Hogan, Prof Karen Hughes and Prof Clíona Ní Cheallaigh.
Professor Karen Hughes highlighting the immense financial cost of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) across Europe. ACEs due to alcohol cost European countries $143 billion every year
Thanks to @ClionaNi for a great opening presentation of End the Silence 2024, outlining the effects of trauma on the brain and the cycle of adversity that exacerbates problem use of & addiction to alcohol and other drugs. See more of End the Silence: https://alcoholireland.ie/our-work/campaigns/silent-voices/silent-voices-events/end-the-silence/end-the-silence-2024/
Garda HQ warns Government that planned extension of opening hours will "inevitably" lead to more public order problems and that the force is already "overwhelmed" - a view supported by @gardarep
#alcohol @HRBdrugslibrary @AlcoholIreland
https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41510051.html
Serious concerns expressed by Gardai on proposals to extend licensing hours. Similar alarm from front line health services. New gov must commit to carrying out a Health Impact Assessment before any such legislation proceeds.
Garda HQ alarm at alcohol plans
Frontline gardaí echo warning over public order and resources
www.irishexaminer.com
End the Silence Week aims to raise awareness of issues arising from parental problem alcohol use. 200,000 children are living with this trauma and a further 1,000,000 adults are living with its legacy. More info and registration for events at.
End the Silence 2024 - Alcohol Action Ireland
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@petticrewmark
The power of the alcohol lobby in Ireland is a constant block to implementing the democratic will of the electorate to address alcohol issues.
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22455570/
One approach would be to have a coherent approach across government to all health harming industries. Establishing an Alcohol Office to drive policy in this area would be a start.
The latest issue of our newsletter is out. Great way to catch up https://hrb.newsweaver.ie/Drugslibrarynewsletter/hot8fa11da7
The latest episode of our podcast series Alcohol Uncovered is available now. This episode, Silent Voices, is a story of incredible resilience from a woman who grew up with immense trauma arising from her mother’s alcohol and mental health difficulties. https://shows.acast.com/5f157f638ce0a04ab0dd9305/episodes/6718db23ba9ea08cd85b363e
This podcast discusses many sensitive themes, please pace yourself when listening.
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End the Silence 2024
End the Silence 2024 takes place on November 5th, 6th and 8th, 2024. ‘End the Silence’ forms part of Alcohol Action Ireland’s initiative, Silent Voices, which seeks to raise awareness of the issues arising from growing up with alcohol harm in the home, and put forward policy solutions to address these issues.
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Ireland’s Public Health Alcohol Act is based on WHO ‘best buys’ of price, promotion & availability to tackle alcohol harm.
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