Government urged to prioritise health
From the Wicklow People ALCOHOL ACTION Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, said the Government needs to prioritise the public's health and implement the Alcohol Action Plan in full.…
New Scottish laws tackle binge drinking
From the Wicklow People Wednesday November 21 2012 INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH on drinking indicates that Irish society would benefit from a minimum price being set for alcohol. Earlier this year Scotland…
Drinking in pregnancy affects baby’s brain
From Irishhealth.com By Deborah Condon The structure of children's brains appears to be different if they are exposed to alcohol while in the womb, new research suggests. According to Polish…
Drinking in pregnancy affects baby’s brain
The structure of children's brains appears to be different if they are exposed to alcohol while in the womb, new research suggests. According to Polish scientists, advancements in MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) allow for an even greater assessment of the effects of alcohol on the central nervous
David Cameron to reveal alcohol minimum pricing plans this week
Options for a minimum price on alcohol are set to be announced by the government this week, as Prime Minister David Cameron launches a long-awaited consultation.
David Cameron’s ban on cheap alcohol ‘may fail to curb drinking’
A ban on cheap alcohol may do nothing to cut crime or prevent health problems resulting from excessive drinking, research warns today.
Scipione ‘frightened’ by number of alcohol-related fatalities
NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione has hit out after a weekend marred by numerous booze-fuelled incidents, including several deaths in the state. Mr Scipione was so annoyed by the volume of alcohol-related issues police had to deal with last weekend he released a statement on Monday urging rev
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