It is oft argued by libertarian think-tanks that introducing minimum pricing for alcohol would lead to moderate drinkers, particularly those from low socio-economic status backgrounds, suffering disproportionately. Indeed, this was…
The danger associated with excessive alcohol consumption is under the public spotlight again following at least one tragic death linked to the 'neknomination' craze; a crush outside a 'Messy Mondays'…
IT'S Wednesday night and we're around the kitchen table. Unusually for a week night, some friends are over, the craic is good, and the wine is flowing. From the Irish…
In some videos, it's all about the excessive amounts of alcohol consumed in a short period of time, while in others it's about what people do as they drink. From…
The body of young hurler Jonny Byrne from Leighlinbridge, Co Carlow was taken from the River Barrow this morning. From The Irish Times The alert was raised at about 8pm yesterday when the 19-year-old…
IF YOU haven't heard of it, NeckNominate is a drinking game, which is growing in popularity across social networks with young drinkers. From Independent.ie For most teenagers in Ireland drinking…
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, has criticised the type of drinks promotion that led to a huge crowd of young people gathering outside a Dublin nightclub…
Legal drugs such as prescription medication, alcohol, and methadone are responsible for most drug overdoses, according to new figures. From the Irish Examiner They also show the number of poisonings…
There has been a considerable increase in the number of deaths involving cocktails of anti-anxiety drugs and alcohol, according to figures released today. From The Irish Times The figures relate…
The proportion of alcohol- related deaths from cancer in Ireland is higher than the European average, according to a new study, which calculated Ireland's cancer incidence and mortality rates attributable…