Survey reveals Irish fork out €2,000 a year on alcohol
IRISH people are spending on average almost €2,000 a year on alcohol with Dublin and Louth the counties with highest weekly intake, new figures show.
More children are reporting assaults by their parents
THE number of children in Wales reporting an assault by their parents is rising, new figures show. Charities are warning that economic pressures could be increasing family tensions as a string of recent reports show a worrying trend.
Memory loss for student drinkers
Almost eight out of 10 UCD students who took part in a survey on alcohol admitted to suffering memory loss on a night out. The results, published in UCD's University…
Looking for help? Ask your GP for Alcohol Action Ireland’s new leaflets
Alcohol Action Ireland's new leaflets are now available free of charge at your local GP sugery. Targeted to different population groups, the leaflets provide information, advice and support to people…
New online guide to alcohol services now available
A new national online directory of alcohol services is now available for people seeking help for either their own or a loved one's problem drinking. The Alcohol Service Finder gives…
Large number of women in Ireland continue to drink during pregnancy
A new study has found that a large number of women in Ireland continue to drink alcohol while pregnant. In addition, researchers found that 'moderate' alcohol consumption was associated with…
Thousands claim incapacity benefit for addictions
More than 80,000 people are claiming incapacity benefits because they are addicted to alcohol and drugs or are obese, according to government figures.
Seven-year Coombe research shows significant prevalence of drinking during pregnancy
Large numbers of Irish women continue to drink during pregnancy, despite concerns over the effects this may have on their unborn babies, the results of a new study indicate.
Adults need to ‘let go of their love for alcohol’ – expert
There is growing pressure for the government to tighten up New Zealand's alcohol laws following a report into the death of a teenager from binge drinking.
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