The body representing Irish third-level students has withdrawn from the DrinkAware campaign, citing concerns over its ties to the alcohol industry and muted response to Arthur's Day celebrations.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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
GARDAI are considering the launch of a sting operation to tackle the illegal delivery and sale of alcohol in North Dublin. From Herald.ie Senior officers are concerned about outlets delivering…
Five hundred children ended up in A&E departments in Northern Ireland last year because they were so drunk. From BBC News Northern Ireland The figures obtained by the BBC show…
Opinion: We can learn much from the accounts of people who have survived attempts to kill themselves Dr Bobby Smyth is a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist and a board…