Alcoholic liver disease rates and deaths in Ireland have almost trebled, new figures reveal. Analysis of data from Ireland's Hospital In-Patient Enquiry (HIPE) scheme has revealed a "considerable increase" in…
Almost eight out of 10 UCD students who took part in a survey on alcohol admitted to suffering memory loss on a night out. The results, published in UCD's University…
Alcohol Action Ireland's new leaflets are now available free of charge at your local GP sugery. Targeted to different population groups, the leaflets provide information, advice and support to people…
A new national online directory of alcohol services is now available for people seeking help for either their own or a loved one's problem drinking. The Alcohol Service Finder gives…
A new study has found that a large number of women in Ireland continue to drink alcohol while pregnant. In addition, researchers found that 'moderate' alcohol consumption was associated with…
New research shows that drinking more than a pint of beer or a glass of wine a day can substantially increase the risk of some cancers. One in 10 of…
EU regulation on the full labelling of alcohol products - which includes calories content, list of ingredients, and country of origin - may be reviewed in two years, three years ahead…
Alcohol and tobacco companies have traditionally worked closely together and use similar arguments to defend their products to prevent or delay government restrictions being placed on them, according to a…
The new Fine Gael/ Labour Programme for Government states that it will "integrate drug and alcohol abuse strategies at local level" - the commitment occurs in a general section headed…
Alcohol sold in Northern Ireland could be subject to a minimum price following a consultation plan announced recently by the North's Social Development and Health Ministers. Social Development Minister Alex…