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5th September 2014
Research into income levels of drinkers
New research on alcohol consumption suggests that moderate drinkers have better income levels than those who do not drink.
4th September 2014
‘Drink responsibly’ messages in alcohol ads promote products, not public health
Alcohol industry magazine ads reminding consumers to “drink responsibly” or “enjoy in moderation” fail to convey basic public health information, according to a new study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
4th September 2014
Vine shows the vast difference between a healthy lung and that of a heavy smoker
Scientists demonstrate the upsetting damage smoking has on your lungs on video.
4th September 2014
Higher alcohol prices are working – don’t lower excise duty, says charity
National charity Alcohol Action Ireland has today urged the government not to lower excise duty in the next budget.
4th September 2014
E-cigarettes may act as ‘gateway’ to illicit drugs
E-cigarettes designed to help people quit smoking may act as a “gateway” to harmful illicit drugs, researchers have said.
3rd September 2014
Government urged not to bow to pressure of profit-driven alcohol industry in Budget 2015
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, has urged the Government to prioritise public health over private profit in Budget 2015 and resist calls for a cut excise duty on alcohol.
2nd September 2014
Drugs are killing two people a week in Northern Ireland
Health Minister Edwin Poots said there were 110 drug-related deaths during 2012 – the equivalent of nine a month.
2nd September 2014
Alcohol: Say ‘When’ Sooner
When it comes to alcohol, you may hear different messages about whether it is good or bad for the heart.
2nd September 2014
Plain packs for cigarettes ‘do not hit economy’
Plain cigarette packaging does not lead to an increase in illicit trade or a loss of revenue to the State, research carried out in Australia, the first country to introduce the packaging, has found.
1st September 2014
Poll: Should all third-level campuses go ‘smoke-free’?
University College Dublin (UCD) is aiming to go ‘smoke-free’, after students voted for sales of cigarettes and tobacco to be stubbed out on campus.

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