Stigmatising language such as ‘user’, ‘addict’ and ‘alcoholic’ are outdated and damaging and should no longer be used to describe people who have problems with alcohol and other substances. To…
How we talk about people who have problems with alcohol and other drugs directly affect those living with dependency issues. Research clearly indicates that using the right language can improve…
Alcohol Action Ireland, the independent advocate for reducing alcohol harm, has today (Thursday 8th September) published the findings of an opinion poll, conducted by Ireland Thinks, exploring public support for…
Alcohol Market Review 2022 Raising the bar: time to reassess the inflated reputation of the alcohol industry Alcohol Action Ireland, the independent advocate for reducing alcohol harm, has today…
A recent newspaper article has drawn attention to a new departure for alcohol brands whereby zero alcohol products are displayed outside dedicated alcohol areas in shops and supermarkets. Similarly, there…
Eunan McKinney has decided to step down from the role as Head of Communications and Advocacy with Alcohol Action Ireland in October, 2022. Having spent much of the last ten…