We need to protect young people from drink culture
A CHILD’S birthday party that spiralled out of control due to the actions of a number of drunk teenagers made for quite a cautionary tale in a recent edition of…
Making the healthy choice an easier one will not turn Ireland into a Nanny State
People looking at the recently published Nanny State Index would do well to ask who really has their best interests at heart before accepting that Ireland is one of 'the…
Alcohol Action Ireland response to Drinks Industry Group of Ireland statement
Alcohol Action Ireland has responded to a statement issued by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland: Latest Revenue Commissioner Data Shows Alcohol Consumption in Ireland Continues to Fall. “There was…
Per capita alcohol consumption in Ireland in 2015 was 10.93 litres of pure alcohol per person aged 15+
OUR current level of alcohol consumption, based on 2015 figures, is 10.93 litres of pure alcohol per person aged 15+, which is a slight, but welcome reduction from 11 litres…
Irish women must be fully informed when it comes to their drinking
Alcohol Action Ireland has called for Irish women to be fully informed when it comes to decisions around their alcohol consumption. Irish women are now drinking more alcohol, and more…
World Health Organisation Q&A — How can I drink alcohol safely?
Dr Lars Møller, Programme Manager, Alcohol and Illicit Drugs at WHO/Europe, dispels some misconceptions about the so-called safe level of drinking in a question and answer (Q&A) session. How can…
Alcohol is a factor in one third of deaths on Irish roads
Even in small amounts, alcohol impairs driving ability and any amount of alcohol increases the risk of involvement in a road traffic collision. Comprehensive international research shows that beginning at…
Public Health (Alcohol) Bill: Price-based promotions
Price-based promotions are used extensively in Ireland to attract customers, with young people particularly price-sensitive and often targeted by these promotions. These can range from promotions such as reduced drinks…
‘Let’s Talk About Drugs’ National Youth Media Awards competition deadline extended until March 31, 2016
The Drugs.ie National Youth Media Awards Competition is primarily aimed at secondary schools, colleges and youth clubs nationwide and is supported by the Department of Health, the HSE, COSC, the…
Public Health (Alcohol) Bill: Marketing
Alcohol marketing, including advertising, sponsorship and other forms of promotion, increases the likelihood that adolescents will start to use alcohol, and to drink more if they are already using alcohol.…
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