We cannot drink away our sorrows
Mags Gargan reports from a conference discussing the relationship between alcohol and mental health in Ireland. From The Irish Catholic Homer Simpson once said alcohol was the “cause of, and…
Rape Crisis chief backs USI split from drinkaware
THE country's major counselling organisation for victims of rape and sexual assault has strongly endorsed the decision by Union of Students in Ireland (USI) to sever all links with drinkaware.ie.…
Canada ‘can show us the way ahead for minimum alcohol pricing’
Everyone knows the North-East has a drink problem and this why the regions alcohol office, Balance, is backing a minimum price per unit of alcohol in England. Health and Education…
Students body withdraws from DrinkAware initiative
The body representing Irish third-level students has withdrawn from the DrinkAware campaign, citing concerns over its ties to the alcohol industry and muted response to Arthur's Day celebrations. From The…
Drinking sparks huge rise in liver disease
THE health service is struggling to cope with a surge in cases of liver disease – with one specialist unit showing 14,000 people were admitted to hospital for treatment for…
Facing ‘The Fear’: Speaker Presentations
Below are the speaker presentations from Alcohol Action Ireland's conference Facing 'The Fear': Alcohol and Mental Health in Ireland, held at the RCPI on KIldare Street, Dublin on November 20,…
Self-harm over public holidays linked to alcohol, research finds
The peak times for people turning up in hospital emergency departments suffering from self- harm after drinking large volumes of alcohol tend to be linked to public holidays, according to…
Tackling harmful drinking is crucial for improving mental health in Ireland
Alcohol's role as a serious risk factor in mental health difficulties was examined by expert speakers at a national conference held by Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related…
Dr Geoffrey Shannon calls for ban on alcohol sponsorship of sporting events
The Government's Special Rapporteur on Child Protection, Dr Geoffrey Shannon, has called for the introduction of a ban on alcohol sponsorship of sporting events. From RTE.ie Dr Shannon was speaking…
Alcohol unit pricing will save many lives
We urge the government to bring back plans for minimum unit pricing and follow the example of Ireland, which has announced its intention to press ahead with this measure. With…
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