‘Continental-style’ drinking hours leave economic hangover — study
THE relaxation of pub opening hours has fuelled a rise in absenteeism at work suggesting that many people who call in sick are simply hung over, economists have concluded.
Increase in alcohol-related cancers despite well-established link
From EuroCare A new report from the Alcohol Health Alliance UK (AHA) has found that hospital admissions for alcohol-related cancer in England have jumped 28% in just eight years. The…
We must cut sport’s drink links
It's disappointing that the GAA has not taken a stand against alcohol sponsorship, says Colm O'Rourke From the Sunday Independent 31 March 2013 The appearance of the Big Three –…
Bowel cancer rates in men soar by a quarter in 35 years: Obesity, smoking and drinking to blame
Bowel cancer rates among men have soared by more than a quarter in the last 35 years, new figures have revealed. But the rise among women is far lower, at around six per cent.
FAI seeks easing of alcohol rules
From the Sunday Independent Niamh Horan – 31 MARCH 2013 THE FAI plans to ask UEFA to change stadium rules on match days so that soccer fans can enjoy alcoholic beverages…
What is it about Good Friday? Can we not enjoy one night without alcohol?
From The Journal GO OFF THE drink they said. Be fine, I said. When I was approached by SpunOut.ie to help launch the Hello Sunday Morning initiative in Ireland, I…
James Reilly launches ‘Healthy Ireland’ plan and says he supports ban on alcohol sponsorship by 2018
From The Irish Times Minister for Health James Reilly has said he'd “love to see each cigarette costing €1” so that people would “think long and hard before they inhaled long and…
Fines for cyclists and alcohol locks for drivers on the cards
From The Irish Times On the spot fines for cyclists, alcohol locks and rehabilitation courses for those with poor driving skills are among the key recommendations of a new Road…
“I felt my personality had fled, hand-in-hand with my alcohol crutch”
From Newstalk Anne Marie Flynn writes about her experience of giving up drink for Lent As an average thirtysomething woman, I'd classify my relationship with alcohol as relatively healthy. Like…
A heartbreaking legacy
From The Irish Examiner Friday, March 29, 2013 18 years ago today I got engaged to Paul. But he took his life after years of depression and drinking. If I…
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