“If alcohol didn't exist and it was discovered, I don't think there's a government in the world that would allow it,” said Alastair Campbell, the former Labour government spin doctor,…
The older and allegedly wiser shake their heads at the sight of young people falling about on the street from the effects of too much drink. From The Irish Times…
BEER is cheaper than water in many Irish supermarkets. From Independent.ie Consumers can buy a bottle of beer for as little as 50c while a small bottle of water can…
Evidence-based solutions for alcohol harm Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, invites you to attend a free campaigning seminar for organisations interested in alcohol-related issues, at 6.30…
Europe has the perception that there is a safe level of alcohol consumption, but the truth is there's no such thing, argues Lars Møller. From The Parliament Every drink, whatever…
GPs will be able to show patients what a standard drinks measure is under a new alcohol initiative being launched by the Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP). From irishhealth.com…
In Ireland there is no statutory regulation of alcohol marketing, only voluntary codes. The codes themselves do not adequately address digital marketing - one of the most potent channels for…
It is oft argued by libertarian think-tanks that introducing minimum pricing for alcohol would lead to moderate drinkers, particularly those from low socio-economic status backgrounds, suffering disproportionately. Indeed, this was…