Parliament has voted to keep the alcohol purchase age at 18. In a rare three-way vote, MPs chose to keep the status quo over moving it up to 20 or changing to a split age of 18 at on-license venues and 20 at off-licenses.
NEWS that the amount of alcohol consumed in Scotland is in decline for the first time since records began is much to be welcomed. But we should hesitate before raising a glass – filled with a soft drink, naturally – in celebration.
THE amount of alcohol bought in Scotland has dropped for the first time since records began, figures have revealed. Statistics show a four per cent fall in the amount of pure alcohol sold in Scotland – the first decrease since officials sta
Drinking too much is bad for you. But too many people underestimate what is a safe amount of alcohol.
NAIROBI, Kenya — The World Health Organization says about 2.5 million people die annually, and many more succumb to illness and injury, as a result of harmful alcohol use.
From the Irish Examiner By Paddy Clancy Tuesday, August 28, 2012 A group of doctors have hit out at the selling of low-cost drinks, claiming they are dealing on a…
From CBS News Back-to-school season is just around the corner, and researchers at Columbia University are warning that teens could face added drug and alcohol risks once classes start up.…
A group of doctors have hit out at the selling of low-cost drinks, claiming they are dealing on a regular basis with the consequences of alcohol abuse on young people, particularly girls.
The Alcohol Facts section of Alcohol Action Ireland's website has been updated to include all the latest research and reports. As well as updating all the existing sections, we now…
Alcohol Action Ireland recently released the first in a series of fact sheets. Getting The Facts Right On Minimum Pricing is a two-sided fact sheet that answers all the key…