On-trade sales volumes continue to decline according to the latest Nielsen figures, with a 4.1 per cent decline in alcohol sales year-on-year (LAD/spirits/wine) MAT to August 2012.

DRINKING JUST ONE or two glasses of wine a week while pregnant can influence a child’s IQ, according to a new study by researchers from Oxford and Bristol Universities.

From The Irish Times Women who drink as little as one small glass of wine a week while pregnant could risk reducing their child ’s IQ, a study has suggested. The…

From Shannonside.ie Alcohol remains the main 'drug' that affects teenagers while Mephedrone is also making a comeback among young people in the West. That's according to the Western Region Drugs…

Alcohol remains the main 'drug' that affects teenagers while Mephedrone is also making a comeback among young people in the West. That's according to the Western Region Drugs Taskforce who are this week holding an drug and alcohol awareness week discussing a range of issues affecting young people.

Women who drink as little as one small glass of wine a week while pregnant could risk reducing their child’s IQ, a study has suggested. The effect is only felt by children who have genes that make them vulnerable to alcohol, scientists found.

Katie Byrne celebrates four months off the booze with a nicely chilled glass of sparkling water I remember an anecdote that comedian Frank Skinner told about giving up alcohol and the reaction he often received.