Do not mix alcohol with medicines
Many people consume more alcohol than usual during the festive period, so pharmacists are reminding people of the dangers of mixing alcohol with medicines. From Irishhealth.com They warned that consuming…
There is evidence for effective alcohol policy — why isn’t it taken seriously?
The Dr Foster report on hospital admissions linked to drink or drugsdetails the latest instalment in our troubled relationship with alcohol. More than half a million people have been admitted over three…
Alcohol’s role as a serious risk factor in mental health difficulties put under the spotlight
Alcohol's role as a serious risk factor in mental health difficulties was put under the spotlight at a national conference held by Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related…
Drinking too much is in the blood
Christmas time, mistletoe and wine. The party season is upon us. Behind the scenes the health service is under pressure to cope with a surge in liver disease. From The…
Facebook fanning alcohol use
Facebook has become saturated with official and unofficial alcohol marketing, in a trend health experts say is exposing young people to relentless promotion of binge drinking. From The Age Alcohol…
Letter: This is not a question of demonisation but rather prioritizing the health and wellbeing of society as a whole
Letter to the Irish Independent from Alcohol Action Ireland CEO, Suzanne Costello: It is important to provide a counterpoint to the views expressed by the Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland…
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.…
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