The Scottish Government’s legislation on minimum alcohol pricing will be challenged in court next week. An eight-day hearing is due to start on Tuesday at the Court of Session in Edinburgh, with the Scotch Whisky Association arguing that it breaches EU trade agreemen
IRISH LIVES: For Dubliner Joseph Quinn, today is all about last-minute arrangements as he prepares to launch the latest addition to the capital’s social scene.
More than a third of the adult population in Indiana who consume alcohol admit to regular binge drinking, a habit that may cause severe neurological and physiological damage, says a new report from Ball State Universit
The College of Psychiatry of Ireland has warned that inaccurate advice has been given to parents on the merits of introducing alcohol to teenagers at home. “Teenagers brains are still…
From The Telegraph The Department of Health's Responsibility Deal Alcohol Network (RDAN) brings together the drinks industry, local authorities and health experts to encourage drinking within recommended guidelines. But ministerial…
The College of Psychiatry of Ireland has warned that inaccurate advice has been given to parents on the merits of introducing alcohol to teenagers at home.
Tesco has won the right to keep the Everyday Value name label on its budget alcohol range after the Independent Complaints Panel decided it does not breach alcohol responsibility rules.
Almost two in three people treated for substance misuse in the South East in 2011 were treated for problems with alcohol, a new report has shown. According to the HSE report, Overview of Drug Misuse 2011, over 2,800 people were treated for substance misuse in Carlow, Kilkenny, south Tipperary, Wate
Alcohol companies are using Facebook to encourage drinking, undermining a government drive they signed up for, experts warn.
From the Irish Independent CHILDREN are being forced to share A&E facilities with adults in many hospitals around the country, witnessing drunken and violent behaviour in some cases. The conditions…