Nelson McCausland says he is dedicated to tackling our unhealthy relationship with alcohol. But his latest proposals are a muddle-headed mish-mash, says Malachi O'Doherty

OPINION: The media has always displayed a pretty keen interest in the alcohol consumption habits of young women. So far, that social conscience hasn't extended to running similarly outraged stories about last week's efforts by the alcohol industry to preserve their lucrative trade in 'alcopop' drin

Of all of the policies this government has launched - and there have been many - 'Booze Britain' has been in its crosshairs for quite some time. Minimum alcohol pricing has been the proposed solution but questions remain about the effectiveness of t

A public consultation on the reform of liquor licensing legislation has been launched by Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland.

A far-reaching ban on alcohol advertising has gone into effect in Russia - part of a campaign to tackle the country's drink problem.