Parents who believe that following the Continental way of introducing their children to alcohol early as a way of promoting responsible drinking could actually risk them developing alcoholism in later life, a new study has claimed.
An early age at first drink (AFD) has been linked to later alcohol-related problems, which is one of the reasons behind the legal drinking age of 21 in the U.
Many studies have found that problem drinking is related to subsequent unemployment; however, the reverse association is unclear. Some studies have found that unemployment can increase total drinking, alcohol disorders, and/
A leading academic is alarmed that a university master’s thesis is being used to prop up a Government decision to exclude pricing from an upcoming Alcohol Reform Bill.
A 14-YEAR-OLD boy has been ordered to obey a curfew and remain sober after he was charged with public order offences. The schoolboy appeared at the Children's Court accused of being intoxicated to such an extent he was a danger to himself and others, and two counts of breach of the peace, at two lo
ÃINE McMAHON in The Irish Times LEAVING CERT students have been told to enjoy alcohol responsibly when they celebrate their results tonight. A number of events for Leaving Cert students…
From TheJournal.ie MINISTER FOR EDUCATION Ruairà Quinn has offered his congratulations to the tens of thousands of Leaving Cert students who receive their exam results today. Over 55,800 students sat…
By Mark O'Regan in the Irish Independent Wednesday August 15 2012 STUDENTS celebrating their Leaving Cert results were last night reminded of the dangers that rise from excessive drinking. Alcohol…
[Posted: Wed 15/08/2012 www.irishhealth.com] Parents of the country's 55,000 Leaving Cert students who will be getting their results today have been urged to talk with then about their celebration plans. Meanwhile,…
By Rachael Power in the Irish Examiner Wednesday, August 15, 2012 As more than 55,000 Leaving Cert students prepare to celebrate tonight, several organisations have called for greater vigilance in…