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Alcohol misuse contributing significantly to anxiety, depression and suicide

Alcohol misuse contributing significantly to anxiety, depression and suicide –  2 out of 5 cases of deliberate self-harm involve alcohol “Raise alcohol taxes in Budget to fund early intervention, prevention and treatment services and combat alcohol related harm” Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol related issues, today underlined the link between alcohol misuse and damage to mental health and urged the Government to raise taxes on alcohol in next Tuesday's budget and use the additional revenue to fund early... Full Story


Don’t blame kids — getting access to alcohol “not a problem” for teens

Don't blame kids – getting access to alcohol “not a problem” for teens: commence test purchasing as a matter of urgency “Junior Cert celebrations just a more hyped version of the reality of teen drinking pattern – three out of five teens have binged on alcohol in previous month - 86% of teenagers said getting beer or spirits easy” On the day 54,000 Junior Cert students were due to celebrate results, Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues,... Full Story


Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Day 9th September 2008

Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Day 9th September 2008 “Put pregnancy drink risk ’health warning' label on alcoholic drinks”   Women have the right to know how their health and their children's health is being affected – two thirds of women still drinking during pregnancy Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, today called on the Government to put health warning labels on alcoholic drinks as part of an overall awareness initiative on the risks of drinking during pregnancy. Alcohol... Full Story


€600 million more spent on alcohol than food — are we ready to pay the price?

€600 million more spent on alcohol than food – are we ready to pay the price? Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, today described findings that Ireland spends more €7.1 billion* on alcohol – €600 million more than food - as “disturbing”. Alcohol Action Ireland CEO Fiona Ryan said: “These figures basically show that when it comes to spending power – alcohol wins over food every time. The question is - are we ready to pay the... Full Story


Children and young people still exposed to alcohol as if it were ‘milk’

Children and young people still exposed to alcohol as if it were ’milk' – new drink sales law is missed opportunity Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, today welcomed new restrictions on alcohol sales but said the law did not go far enough with children and young people still being exposed to alcohol in shops and supermarkets as if it were an “ordinary product” like milk or fruit juice.       Alcohol Action Ireland Director Fiona Ryan said: “While... Full Story


Latest Reports

Study: Professionals views of problem alcohol use in the home

Understanding the views of professionals of the impact of parental problem alcohol use on clients

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AAI Poll August 2022 - Aug 9th (1)

Three question poll conducted by Ireland Thinks on behalf of Alcohol Action Ireland.
Date of Survey: 6-7 August, 2022
Sample size: 1,180. Margin of Error: +/- 2.9 per cent

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21999 AAI Market Review 2022 V4(screen)

Alcohol Action Alcohol Market Review 2022

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