Be aware of the links between alcohol and cancer
Did you know that alcohol consumption is considered a risk factor for some types of cancer, and that limiting alcohol intake could reduce the risk?From The Irish Times Alcohol can…
Alcohol blamed for 40% rise in liver disease deaths in 12 years
A startling jump in the number of people dying of liver disease has been triggered by an increase in alcohol consumption, Public Health England (PHE) has warned. From the Guardian…
St Vincent’s University Hospital Lecture
St Vincent's University Hospital is hosting a talk on alcohol harm in Ireland by Suzanne Costello, CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland, on Wednesday, October 22.
Finland backs Scottish minimum alcohol pricing
The Finnish government is set to give its support to the Scottish government in a controversial court case over minimum pricing levels for alcohol. From BBC News BBC Scotland has…
Pack of cigarettes to cost €10 but alcohol untouched
When it comes to raising money in the Budget, the Old Reliables don't appear to be so reliable any more after the Minister for Finance Michael Noonan announced that he…
Sale of below-cost alcohol
Letter to The Irish Times Sir, – I am pleased to see Michael Creed TD drawing attention to the exchequer loss resulting from the sale of alcohol below cost price…
Minister is urged to reject drinks chief for RTE job
The appointment of the head of an alcohol-industry funded group to RTE's governing body would put the drinks sector in a position of influence within the State broadcaster, the head…
Areas with many pubs have triple the alcohol deaths – Scottish study
Scottish neighbourhoods that have large numbers of pubs and off-licences have nearly three times the number of alcohol-related deaths and illness, a major study has shown. From The Irish Times…
Half of Australians unaware excessive alcohol increases cancer risk
Many Australians are putting themselves at risk of developing cancer because they have no idea that drinking too much alcohol is an important risk factor, new research shows. From the…
More young people and women are being treated for alcohol addictions
THE FIRST SIX months of 2014 saw a significant rise in the number of women and young people being admitted to alcohol addiction treatment services. From thejournal.ie That's according to…
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