Alcohol: a uniquely Irish problem?
What is Ireland ’s problem with alcohol? Why are 2,000 beds in acute hospitals taken up with patients with alcohol-related illnesses, every night? Are we ignoring the true scale of the problem…
Italy complains over minimum alcohol price policy
From The Scottish Herald ITALY has become the latest country to oppose the Scottish Government's flagship minimum alcohol price policy. It has lodged a formal objection with the European Commission…
Why it’s cool to be a teetotal teen
Peer pressure be damned -- it really is possible to have fun without alcohol, says John Costello A sneaky swig of beer or tipple of wine is often seen as a teenage right of passage.
The Club With No Name (And No Alcohol)
With an ethos that revolves around providing a safe alcohol-free environment for fun and friendship, the No Name Club was founded in 1978 as a voluntary youth organisation.
NI minister calls time on ‘all you can drink
Fixed price drink promotions are to be banned in Northern Ireland following a public consultation on the issue. The man behind the move, Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland, says the ban should come into force in January.
Italy complains over minimum alcohol price policy
ITALY has become the latest country to oppose the Scottish Government's flagship minimum alcohol price policy.
Penalty points for 360 slightly over drink limit
From the Irish Independent NEW figures show 360 drivers have received penalty points after being caught slightly over the drink-driving limit, writes Paul Melia. The points have been imposed since…
Call for minimum pricing as it’s revealed that poor men in middle age are at 10 times suicide risk
From The Irish Times MARK HENNESSY, London Editor MIDDLE-AGED men living in poor communities in Ireland and Britain are 10 times more likely to take their own lives than men…
Taoiseach defends decision to postpone ban on sale of cheap alcohol
From the Irish Independent TAOISEACH Enda Kenny today defended the decision to postpone a bill to abolish the selling of cheap alcohol by supermarkets. He had promised during the summer…
Social media condemned for alcohol marketing
AUSTRALIA'S peak medical body has censured the social media giant Facebook for allowing alcohol companies to target children. The Australian Medical Association released its report yesterday into the alcohol industry's…
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