Should those with a vested interest comment on minimum alcohol pricing?
A new study suggests alcohol companies and supermarkets misrepresented scientific research when submitting findings to a consultation on minimum alcohol pricing. From The Guardian Research has suggested that the alcohol…
Alcohol price hike ‘reduces hospital admissions’
RAISING alcohol prices by a tenth leads to a near identical cut in the proportion of drink-related hospital admissions, a study has found. ”¢ Research suggests raising alcohol prices by…
Hospitals carry the €22 million cost of Galway’s drink crisis
More than €22 million has been spent on treating alcohol patients in County Galway hospitals over the past five years – according to figures just released. From The Connacht Tribune…
New studies prove lethal link between alcohol, weight
Research announced today at the International Liver CongressTM 2013 has revealed the deadly impact that alcohol and body weight have on liver disease. Women should forgo the wine and doughnuts…
Plastic surgeons are treating around 200 patients a year who are the victim of alcohol-related bites, new figures show
Patricia Eadie, a surgeon at St James's Hospital in Dublin, said New Year's Day has been dubbed New Ears Day because of the high number of attacks. From Independent.ie She…
Drinks industry and sporting organisations plead case for sponsorship
Representatives of the drinks industry and sporting organisations clashed with Independent TD Luke “Ming” Flanagan, who described alcohol sponsorship of sport as “twisted” at an Oireachtas committee meeting yesterday. From…
Sports needs alcohol sponsorship ‘to survive’, Dail Committee warned
GOVERNMENT investment in sport has shrunk from €311m in 2008 to just €54m this year, meaning the loss of alcohol sponsorship would be very damaging, a Dail Committee heard today.…
Alcohol diseases on the rise in young
Chronic alcohol-related conditions, such as liver disease, are on the increase in Ireland, particularly among younger people, doctors have warned. From IrishHealth.com Wed 24/04/2013 by Deborah Condon According to the…
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