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6th February 2012
Two big glasses of wine a day triples cancer riskRegularly drinking two large glasses of wine or two strong pints of beer a day triples the risk of developing mouth cancer, research has shown.
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6th February 2012
Public health not a luxury, says alcohol groupGovernment ministers raising objections to plans to scrap alcohol sponsorship for sports and arts events have been told by Alcohol Action Ireland: “Public health is not a luxury.”
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6th February 2012
Drinks sector, TDs object to reportRepresentatives of the drinks industry have dissociated themselves from the main report of a Government-appointed group on the regulation of alcohol to be published this week.
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4th February 2012
Alcohol Report Due Next TuesdayThe long awaited publication of the National Substance Misuse Strategy will finally take place next Tuesday.
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3rd February 2012
Average alcohol consumption falling, says reportThe average alcohol consumption per person fell in the last decade to 12 litres per year – 17 per cent below the 2001 peak, according to an industry report.
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2nd February 2012
Community Group Launches Drugs Media AwardsDrug education in schools and the real price of underage drinking are the two themes that take centre stage in the sixth annual “Let’s Talk About Drugs” National Media Awards competition.
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2nd February 2012
Cannabis extracts may slow MS developmentA doctor who has treated a child as young as two for multiple sclerosis is hopeful the results of a clinical trial will show cannabis plant extracts may help slow the development of disability.
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1st February 2012
Preventing students becoming problem drinkersTargeting students in their first week of college is critical in preventing them from becoming heavy drinkers in later life.
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31st January 2012
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Youth Facebook InitiativeUNODC has set up a Facebook page to connect youth from around the globe to become active in their schools, communities and youth groups for the prevention of substance abuse.
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30th January 2012
Impact of drink pricing questionedIntroducing minimum pricing for alcohol would not target problem drinkers and would hit jobs and trade, a pro-business economics consultancy said.
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