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Moderate drinking found to have no health benefits, research review says

‘Proposition that low-dose alcohol protects against mortality continues to be controversial’

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

Are pubs open in Ireland on Good Friday? All the rules that have to be followed on holy day

Under the old laws, from 1927 to 2018, pubs and shops were forbidden from selling alcohol

Irish Mirror · Apr 5, 2023

Top Scottish women's football team back campaign to end alcohol sponsorship

ONE of Scotland’s top women’s football teams have come out in support of a campaign to end alcohol sponsorship in Scottish sport.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 5, 2023

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Driving on less than 5 hours of sleep is just as dangerous as drunk-driving, study finds

What if you could be fined or lose your license for driving tired? Our new study just published in Nature and Science of Sleep has found if you had less than five hours of sleep last night, you are just as likely to have a vehicle crash as if you…

The Conversation · Apr 4, 2023

Everyone is NOT doing it: how schools and parents should talk about vaping

We work at Griffith University’s Blurred Minds initiative. The program uses games to educate Australian high school students about alcohol, drugs and vaping. As part of our research, schools frequently tell us they do not have the tools and strategies to deal with the vaping crisis. In previous years, schools…

The Conversation · Apr 4, 2023

Costcutter shop gets alcohol licence back despite youth disorder concerns

A shop representative complained that the nearby BP garage had been given an alcohol licence and they had not.

Daily Record · Apr 4, 2023

5 reasons why you're waking up in the night, and how to fix them

A sleep expert shares five reasons why you could be waking up at night, with accompanying tips for sounder sleep.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 4, 2023

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Unique sober rave coming to Dublin this Easter bank holiday

The Complex in Smithfield will host a rave with an unusual twist this April

Dublin Live · Apr 4, 2023

Recovery high schools help kids heal from an addiction and build a future

A few dozen high schools across the U.S. combine education with treatment for substance use disorders to keep kids in recovery — and in school.

WEKU · Apr 4, 2023

Can I buy alcohol on Good Friday in Ireland? Everything you need to know from rules to opening hours

The 1927 Intoxicating Liquor Act was brought into force to ensure all retailers were prohibited from selling any alcohol

Irish Mirror · Apr 4, 2023

Scottish dad lost everything and ended up sleeping on bench after alcohol battle

The dad plans to launch his own support podcast, A Day In the Life with Jamie Lynch, with guests such as Scots actor Shaun O'Kane and author Aidan Martin set to take part.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 4, 2023

Irish tourists slapped with alcohol warning ahead of Spanish summer travel

The Department of Foreign Affairs has published guidelines on its website as people begin to make travel plans for this summer and have warned tourists about the "significantly larger measures" of alcohol sold in Spanish bars

Dublin Live · Apr 4, 2023

Scots dad who lost everything in 20-year battle with alcohol addiction launches support podcast

Jamie Lynch had his first drink aged 15, with weekend visits to the pub soon spiralling into addiction.

Daily Record · Apr 4, 2023

Muhammad Ali's grandson credits MMA for saving him from out-of-control lifestyle

Biaggio Ali Walsh, the grandson of Muhammad Ali, was a talented college football player but he turned to alcohol and partying after deciding to quit the sport

Daily Mirror · Apr 3, 2023

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The Conversation · Apr 3, 2023

How digital marketing of legal but harmful products escalates health threats to the most vulnerable

The marketing of legal but harmful products – like alcohol and tobacco – has always targeted our emotional desires. But it has now moved to digital and social media, and this creates a heightened threat to public health because both the products and the platform target our neurological response.

The Conversation · Apr 3, 2023

'Drinking isn’t an option, it’s more of a requirement': the reasons for high alcohol consumption among some student athletes

Binge drinking is commonplace in university sport. Students who play sport drink more heavily and frequently than other students. Research that surveyed students in England found that 62% of student sportspeople reported drinking at least twice per week, compared with 43% of those who didn’t play sport.

Irish Mirror · Apr 3, 2023

Spain holiday alcohol warning issued to Irish tourists for summer 2023

Spain has always been one of the most popular destinations for Irish tourists and summer 2023 will be no different. The Department of Foreign Affairs has listed a number of safety concerns that holidaymakers should be aware of.

Daily Mirror · Apr 3, 2023

Russian soldiers too DRUNK to fight effectively in Ukraine, British intelligence says

'Heavy drinking' among troops is contributing to Russian losses in Ukraine, according to new intelligence, with officials said to be concerned at incidents, crimes, and deaths caused by alcohol abuse

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Irish Mirror · Apr 3, 2023

'Timing is critical' - Drinkaware launch campaign for parents over alarming figures on underage drinking

As a result of growing concern around the issues of alcohol use among teens, Drinkaware today launches a new resource for parents

Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2023

‘Extremely high’ number of Russian soldiers thought to be dying due to alcohol abuse - MoD

’Pervasive alcohol abuse’ is thought to have caused an ‘extremely high’ number of deaths among Russian troops

Daily Mirror · Apr 2, 2023

Mrs Hinch fans share 45p way to remove pesky shop stickers from products

Mrs Hinch fans have shared a handy 45p way to remove stickers from all surfaces thanks to the alcohol content in the product - and you probably already have it at home

Daily Mirror · Apr 1, 2023

Hazing victim tied up and force-fed magic mushrooms as sick video identifies culprits

Trenton Lehrkamp, 19, was taken to hospital unconscious and barely breathing, covered in paint and soaked in urine with his blood alcohol limit six times over the legal limit for driving

Liverpool Echo · Apr 1, 2023

'Stay Away' - Warning issued young Brit men planning trips to Amsterdam

A new marketing campaign has been launched to clampdown on anti-social behaviour

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2023

Drew Barrymore reveals she hasn’t been in a relationship since she stopped drinking alcohol

‘Alcohol was my poison, and I haven’t had a drink in four years’

Daily Mirror · Mar 31, 2023

Uni students more likely to turn to drugs than alcohol to cope with mental health

Pressures of studying during the cost of living crisis are getting to students as three quarters turn to drugs and alcohol to self medicate and relieve mental health struggles, a new study shows

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