We’re drinking less booze but are consuming it too quickly
We're drinking less often than many of our European counterparts these days -- but as a nation we're putting it away far too quickly. Yesterday, drinkaware.
Drop in Patrick’s Day drunkenness, says senior garda
Efforts to break the ‘drunken Irish’ stereotype on St Patrick’s Day in Dublin resulted in one of the most enjoyable festivals ever, according to a senior garda.
Govt threatens alcohol ad ban to protect young people
The Government has warned that it will consider a ban on alcohol advertising unless more action is taken to reduce young people's exposure to it. Alcohol advertising: document seeks to…
Europeans are world’s heaviest drinkers: WHO report
Europeans are world's heaviest drinkers: WHO report LONDON | Tue Mar 27, 2012 4:42pm EDT (Reuters) - People in Europe drink more alcohol than in any other part of the…
Substance misuse strategy: Fighting Ireland’s national addiction
As the Government pledges a crackdown on alcohol prices and marketing, Peter Cheney assesses the scale of Irish alcoholism and the differing proposals to tackle the problem.
Year-long study reveals that 1 in 4 children live with ‘addict’ parents
A quarter of children have parents with drug or alcohol problems, a year-long study shows. The 3.6million youngsters were found to be seven times more likely to develop similar problems themselves.
Irish Times: Prices prompt heavy drinkers to cut down
The Irish Times - Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Prices prompt heavy drinkers to cut down OLIVIA KELLY Heavy and underage drinkers are most likely to reduce alcohol consumption if prices…
Alcohol Guidelines To Come Under Review, UK
The UK government is to commission a review of the current guidelines on alcohol consumption. The move is part of the government's alcohol strategy aimed at curbing excessive drinking and in response to a recent parliamentary committee report on alcohol guide
North may follow Britain’s lead on alcohol pricing
The Irish Times - Saturday, March 24, 2012 North may follow Britain's lead on alcohol pricing UNA BRADLEY in Belfast MINIMUM PRICING of alcohol is to be introduced in England…
Minimum alcohol price discussed by Guernsey health bosses
Health officials in Guernsey are considering introducing minimum-pricing on alcoholic drinks, the BBC has been told.
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