From irishhealth.com Alcohol consumption among young people in Ireland typically begins around mid-adolescence, with ’significant bingeing' evident by fifth year in secondary school, a new Irish study has found. According…
It's disappointing that the GAA has not taken a stand against alcohol sponsorship, says Colm O'Rourke From the Sunday Independent 31 March 2013 The appearance of the Big Three –…
From The Irish Times Just what is necessary to make the Government address the sale of excessively cheap alcohol? Powerful vested interests, involving manufacturers and retailers, are opposed to regulation.…
From Independent.ie 26 March 2013 More than 300 people died last year as a result of alcohol misuse, Northern Ireland's most senior doctor has revealed. The effects of booze binges…
From The Irish Medical Times March 22, 2013 Dara Gantly on calling closing time on our flawed regulation of alcohol promotion. It seems that the Irish Presidency is determined to…
From The Irish Examiner By Cormac O'Keeffe and Evelyn Ring His comments came as the Cabinet prepares to consider a long-awaited Government action plan on alcohol which is set to…
Alcohol Action Ireland launches new website to assist people find alcohol-related services and information A new website to assist people seeking help and support in relation to alcohol-related issues has…
From Independent.ie 18 March 2013 What do you consider a 'binge' asks Shane Cochrane – falling down drunk in the street. . . or 'a few quiet pints'? Social drinking:…
Ireland's first Alcohol Awareness Week takes place from March 18 to 22 next, with Alcohol Action Ireland participating in a week of events focused on raising awareness of alcohol-related harm…
From the Irish Examiner Thursday, March 14, 2013 Children are the “unfortunate collateral damage” of sports sponsorship by the drink industry, a seminar on alcohol has heard. By Cormac O'Keeffe…