World Hepatitis Day — Monday 28th July 2014
World Hepatitis Day is an annual event which takes place on the 28th July and is endorsed by the World Health Organization. Each year it provides international focus for patient…
Minimum alcohol price would prevent harm, experts say
Plans to introduce a minimum price for alcohol in Wales have been backed by a panel advising ministers on substance misuse. From BBC News Experts said the measure would protect…
Ireland must ‘turn off the tap’ of cheap alcohol
Ireland needs to “turn off the tap of cheap alcohol to some of the most vulnerable individuals” in society, the Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform has heard.…
Health minister to take on drugs and alcohol policy
Health Minister Leo Varadkar will take up direct responsibility for the sensitive areas of drug and alcohol policy. From the Irish Examiner The decision followed days of confusion within the…
Adding alcohol to energy drinks leads to an increased urge to drink
Public health advocates in recent years have become concerned not with the consumption of energy drinks by youth but also their joint consumption with alcohol by young adults. New research…
Ireland cannot afford the price of cheap alcohol in the off-trade
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, has said that calls for a reduction in excise duty on alcohol serve only vested interests, not the public health. “Despite…
Heart health benefits of light drinking brought into question
A reduction in alcohol consumption, even for light-to-moderate drinkers, could be linked to improved cardiovascular health, including a reduced risk of coronary heart disease, lower body mass index and blood…
Drink “responsibly” messages overwhelmingly used to promote product rather than convey public health information.
A new study, published in Drug & Alcohol Dependence, has found that "responsibility messages were overwhelmingly used to promote product rather than convey relevant public health information". Abstract from ScienceDirect…
‘Alcohol link’ to those arrested
Almost half of those arrested in Northern Ireland had recently consumed alcohol, it was disclosed. From the Belfast Telegraph Assaults were linked to many of the detentions, according to a…
‘Backlash not behind move’ to axe Arthur’s Day
Guinness bosses have axed Arthur's Day ”” but insist the move has nothing to do with widespread criticism of the event. From the Irish Examiner Officials for drink's maker Diageo…
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