Health chiefs cut limits on safe drinking
From the Evening Herald: By Fiona Dillon Monday June 25 2012 THE recommended weekly alcohol limits for both men and women have been cut by Irish experts. It is now…
Alcohol misuse can’t be ignored, write Fiona Ryan, Director of Alcohol Action Ireland
From the Irish Examiner: By Fiona Ryan Friday, June 22, 2012 The role of alcohol in the abuse of children must urgently be addressed, writes Fiona Ryan LESS than 48…
Report of Independent Child Death Review Group Published
Minister Frances Fitzgerald today (Wednesday, June 20) published the report of the Independent Child Death Review Group. The report, authored by Dr Geoffrey Shannon and Norah Gibbons, gives details of…
“Hidden Harm” Action Plan needed for children in families with parental alcohol and drug problems: denial no longer an option
One in 11 children living in families with parental alcohol problems Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, today urged the Government to adopt a child welfare and…
Demon drink is polluting the world of sport
By Joe Gill in the Irish Examiner Wednesday, June 20, 2012 I've had a busy couple of weeks. After attending the Canadian F1 Grand Prix in Montreal it was over…
Binge drinking takes hold for Irish teens
With exam students preparing to celebrate, the results of their binge drinking are taking their toll, writes BRIAN O'CONNELL in the Irish Times. THIS WEEK and next is often seen…
Alcohol consumption responsible in almost half of poisoning deaths
From Medical Independent Alcohol poisoning accounted for almost half of poisoning deaths in the counties of Cavan, Louth, Meath and Monaghan between 2005 and 2009. A total of 122 poisoning…
Teens drink less often than Euro average
By Cormac O'Keeffe Friday, June 01, 2012 Irish school children drink alcohol less often than the European average ”” but consume more when they do drink, according to a major…
Irish school students report drinking more alcohol than European counterparts
Irish secondary school students reported drinking more alcohol than their European counterparts the last time they drank, according to a European school survey. rish secondary school students reported drinking more…
Half a unit of alcohol a day best for health
Cutting the amount we drink to just over half a unit a day could save 4,600 lives a year in England, according to a modelling study by Oxford University researchers…
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