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Winter Research Briefing 2024 Key Takeaways
An examination of patterns of alcohol consumption among adults in Ireland in 2024 We were thrilled to host our 12th Research Briefing event on 26th November 2024 at which John O’Mahony, IPSOS B&A gave the keynote presentation focusing on key…
Blue Monday: Drinkaware Urges Commitment to Dry January, with Tips to Help You Stick to Your New Years Resolutions
16th January 2025 – Drinkaware, the national independent charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse, encourages everyone to stay committed to their January’s Resolution on ‘Blue Monday’, often described as the most challenging day of the year. While Blue…
Drinkaware Encourages Alcohol-Free Start to 2025 with Dry January and Safe Driving Tips
New Data Reveals 42% of Adults Who Drink Do So to Enhance Social Gatherings 16th December 2024 – Drinkaware, the national independent charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse, encourages adults to consider undertaking Dry January – a month-long…
Drinkaware Launches “Measure Don’t Guess” Christmas Campaign to Encourage Moderation when Socialising at Home
Tuesday, 10th December 2024—Drinkaware, the national independent charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse, today launched its Christmas campaign ‘Measure Don’t Guess’ to encourage moderation when socialising at home over the festive period. This initiative highlights the importance of…
Drinkaware research reveals new trends in alcohol consumption, highlighting the need for increased public awareness
One in four adults typically engaged in binge drinking when they drank alcohol in the past 30 days 19th November 2024 – Drinkaware, the national independent charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse, today releases the first round of…
Exploring Alcohol Use in Farming Communities and Rural Areas
Drinkaware attended the National Ploughing Championships 2024 last week in Ratheniska where we handed out resources and spoke to the public about alcohol facts and harmful drinking. Attending events such as these allows us to educate and inform adults who…
Thrive this Sober October
Tips for a Successful Month Without Alcohol Sober October is a month-long challenge where adults commit to abstaining from alcohol. Whatever your reason, taking a break from alcohol can bring numerous benefits to your overall mental and physical health. Here…
This Alcohol Awareness Week, Research Shows Only 3% of Irish Adults Know What the Low-Risk Weekly Alcohol Guidelines Are
This Alcohol Awareness Week, Drinkaware want to highlight the importance of adhering to the HSE Low-Risk Weekly Guidelines (LRWG’s) and have launched a new awareness campaign, ‘Know the Low’ to highlight what they are. Understanding what the low-risk weekly guidelines…
Research Reveals Men Are More Likely to Binge Drink Than Women, With Men More Prone to Drinking Alone at Home
This Men’s Health Week, Drinkaware says it’s time to talk about men and the impact of excessive alcohol consumption on men’s health. Latest findings from the Drinkaware Barometer 2023* find that: Overall, the data for the past several years has…