Drugs.ie ’Let's Talk About Drugs' National Youth Media Awards Competition encourages young people to discuss the hidden harms of alcohol use. The 2016 Drugs.ie National Youth Media Awards competition was…
The main alcohol-related findings from the Healthy Ireland Survey 2015. 76% of the Irish population drink alcohol, with 53% of drinkers doing so at least weekly Men are more likely…
The Diageo-funded ’Stop Out of Control Drinking' report launched this week is primarily focused on culture and tells us that our harmful drinking is ’deeply rooted in our culture, traditions…
There is no safe level of alcohol consumption during pregnancy, Irish women are being reminded on international Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Day, September 9. Suzanne Costello, CEO of Alcohol…
“It's natural that students who are getting their Junior Cert results this week want to celebrate with their friends. This is an important milestone for them and they should enjoy…
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, said the Advocate General's opinion, issued this morning, is encouraging as it indicates that minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol is…
Irish tourism has been placed at the centre of the alcohol industry's campaign for cheaper alcohol in an attempt to mask the hugely damaging impact an excise duty cut would…
“If you are an 18-year-old in Ireland today, the excise duty on beer has increased just twice, and been cut once, during your lifetime” An increase in alcohol affordability represents…
As well as ignoring the social and economic losses to individuals and society at large caused by harmful drinking, vested interests lobbying for a reduction in excise duty also make…
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, is encouraging parents to talk to their children about the risks associated with alcohol ahead of their Leaving Cert results on…