Language linked to relationship with alcohol
Use of words such as craic and “prinks” (pre-drinks) shows a level of denial and dysfunctionality around our approach to alcohol, a conference in Galway has heard. From The Irish…
Use of words such as craic and “prinks” (pre-drinks) shows a level of denial and dysfunctionality around our approach to alcohol, a conference in Galway has heard. From The Irish…
IT IS NOT a surprise, unfortunately, to say that Ireland and some other countries are in the grip of alcohol and drug addictions. Although drug misuse gets major headlines, quite…
The chairman of the Oireachtas Transport and Communications Committee has presented the report on the sponsorship of sporting events by alcohol companies in the Dáil. From RTE.ie Mayo TD John O'Mahony…
Earlier this year a spokesman for Diageo defended Arthur's Day saying it was, ahem, nota marketing ploy to get people to drink more but rather a music festival and celebration…
The number of people who died from alcohol abuse in Northern Ireland increased by 40% in under a decade, it has been revealed. From Independent.ie Almost 300 people succumbed in…
Professor Christine Griffin from the Department of Psychology is calling for tighter regulations around alcohol marketing aimed at young people who use social network sites. From the University of Bath Professor…
The positive effects on society of minimum pricing for alcohol will “swamp” any negative impact on the industry or on tax revenues, a report commissioned by the Government has found.…