Deconstructing false narratives and tactics of industry
In a letter published in the national media this week, the drinks industry said that when talking about putting health warning labels on alcohol products, it’s not helpful to point…
Alcohol and Domestic Violence
Strong connections between alcohol and domestic abuse found once again in studies from Ireland & Australia Two research reports released last week looked at the issue of alcohol and…
Barriers to Alcohol Treatment Services
Make the Change: Addressing Barriers to Alcohol Treatment Services in Ireland Guest blog: Niamh Foley, Community Response In 2019, The Health Research Board noted that Irish people aged 15…
Zero-alcohol product marketing will not take Ireland off the global leader board for alcohol harm
GUEST BLOG: Dr Catherine Conlon A new Citizen’s Assembly on illicit drugs use will be established by Cabinet and is expected to begin its work in April and conclude by…
Zero alcohol marketing has zero benefits for everyone except the global alcohol industry
You’d be forgiven for thinking that we were well on our way to becoming a nation of teetotalers, such is the vociferous marketing of zero alcohol drinks - products that…
Getting the facts – on the label and in the media
In recent weeks, there has been a slew of media coverage citing concerns of Italian wine makers about Ireland’s plans to place health information including cancer, liver disease and pregnancy…
Prof. Frank Murray on Sale of Alcohol Bill
Proposed Sale of Alcohol Bill…Wrong direction of travel for Ireland. Prof Frank Murray, Chair Alcohol Health Alliance Ireland The proposed Sale of Alcohol Bill contains measures which, if enacted as…
Children have a right to a childhood free from alcohol harm – that right is not being upheld
Ireland is this week being examined by the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child on its progress in upholding children and young people’s rights. This is a hugely…
Polluter pays is a great idea – now let’s start charging the alcohol industry
News that cigarette manufacturers are to be charged for the cost of cleaning up cigarette butt litter made the headlines in recent weeks and was universally welcomed as the right…
Blog: The use of negative language dehumanises people with dependency problems
Language & stigma How we talk about people who have problems with alcohol and other drugs directly affect those living with dependency issues. Research clearly indicates that using the right…