Irish Examiner – Politicians must end public link with drink
The Irish Examiner, 02/11/10 Click on image to view in full size
The Irish Examiner, 02/11/10 Click on image to view in full size
The Government must tackle the damaging effects of "passive drinking" and give communities greater influence over licensing laws, campaigners said today. Too many areas are "plagued by shouting, vomiting, fights,…
Magistrates in parts of Wales have new powers to ban people convicted of alcohol-related offences from pubs for up to two years. Drinking banning orders (DBOs) will be available in…
A new study has found that people with off-licence liquor outlets near their home are more likely to be binge-drinkers. The University of Otago research comes as the government prepares…
A new study has found that people with off-licence liquor outlets near their home are more likely to be binge-drinkers. The University of Otago research comes as the government prepares…
Alcohol is a more dangerous drug than both crack cocaine and heroin when the combined harms to the user and to others are assessed, British scientists said today. Presenting a…
The Sunday Tribune, 31.10.10 Click on images to view in full size
Alcohol is one of the most heavily marketed products on our shelves with a total market value of €6 billion in Ireland this year. Alcohol marketing targets young people and…
Irish Examiner, 29.10.10 Click on images to view in full size
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, says a comprehensive examination into the prevalence and impact of parental alcohol problems on children is urgently needed to establish the…