Introducing a minimum price for alcohol could reduce deaths related to drinking by almost a third, a study suggests. Research in British Columbia, Canada, found that as the minimum price of spirits and beer increased in the province, deaths linked to alc
A new study from Canada has found a link between increases in minimum pricing and a fall in the number of alcohol-related deaths. Writing in the Addiction Journal, researchers found th
Report highlights how lifestyle change can help reduce cancer rates The Seanad Public Consultation Committee has today called on the Minister for Health to develop a national physical activity plan for all age groups, including the extension of bike/walking schemes and to ensure that this plan is c
Charity urges implementation of National Substance Misuse Strategy on 1st anniversary of its publication Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, has welcomed the Seanad Public Consultation Committee ’s…
The Seanad Public Consultation Committee has today called on the Minister for Health to develop a national physical activity plan for all age groups, including the extension of bike/walking schemes…
From the Irish Examiner Wednesday, February 06, 2013 Deaths caused by alcohol are increasing and account for neary half of all drug fatalities, while fatalities from illegal drugs are dropping…
AUSTRALIAN women are developing alcohol abuse problems at a much younger age, health experts say.
Deaths caused by alcohol are increasing and account for neary half of all drug fatalities, while fatalities from illegal drugs are dropping dramatically.
One in ten young teens with mental health issues are consuming alcohol, cigarettes and cannabis weekly. Researchers collected information from more than 2000 people aged 12-30 who attended headspace youth mental health clinics, and found patterns of substance abuse become more commons as young teen
An individual's breath alcohol concentration (BrAC) following alcohol intake is influenced by several factors, including food. While it is known that food delays the stomach emptying, thus reducing BrAC, onl