Young people ‘should avoid alcohol until 24’
People should avoid drinking until their mid-20s because alcohol consumption can hinder brain development, according to a leading scientist.
Alcohol-related problems: Survey checks nurse training
Nottingham researchers have launched a national survey to find out if nurses need extra training to deal with patients who have drink problems.
Supermarkets promote alcopops more than any other drink
Supermarkets are promoting alcopops – the flavoured cocktails popular with young drinkers – more than any other alcohol.
Examiner – Alcohol will be included in drugs strategy, says minister
Alcohol abuse is a "serious social problem" and a "gateway" to the abuse of other substances, the new drugs minister has said. RóisÃn Shortall, minister of state at the Department…
Four out of 200 independent retailers sign up to alcohol sale conduct code
JUST four out of 200 independent retailers who are licensed to sell alcohol are taking part in an industry-operated scheme regarding the sale of alcohol.
Alcohol will be included in drugs strategy, says minister
ALCOHOL abuse is a "serious social problem" and a "gateway" to the abuse of other substances, the new drugs minister has said.
Mandatory breath testing welcomed
A NEW mandatory breath testing regime to combat drink driving came into force yesterday. The measure makes it mandatory for gardaà to conduct breath tests at the scene of a collision where someone has been injured and requires medical attention.
IMO Welcomes new mandatory breath testing measures
The Irish Medical Organisation has welcomed the implementation of new legislation that will enable Gardaà to test drivers for the presence of alcohol at the scene of road traffic collisions.
Alcohol charity welcomes new ‘life saver’ drink-driving legislation
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol related issues, today welcomes the introduction of new life saving drink driving legislation which allows for the mandatory alcohol testing of drivers…
Drink fuels rise in sex diseases
ALCOHOL has been a key contributory factor in the dramatic increase in the incidence of sexually transmitted disease among young people in Kerry and Cork over the past 10 years.
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