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…
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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…
Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week
Practical Tips for Enhancing Your Mental Well-being The theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is ‘Moving More for Mental Health’, emphasising the significant impact movement has on our mental well-being. According to research from the Drinkaware 2023 Barometer…
Drinkaware Encouraged by Positive Trends in Irish Drinking Culture, But Barometer Signals Ongoing Challenges in Drinking Habits
54% of 18-24-year-olds say they would like to drink less often and 57% of them have already made small positive changes Dublin, 23rd April 2024 — Drinkaware today releases its full Barometer Report for 2023, which examines the evolving landscape…
Celebrating Health and Awareness
Understanding the Impact of Excessive Drinking As World Health Day approaches, it’s time to shine a light on a topic that affects many but is often overlooked: the health effects of excessive drinking. With the slogan ‘My Health, My Right’,…
How Do You Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?
St. Patrick’s Day is a widely celebrated holiday that honours St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, many people partake in various traditions that highlight Irish culture. One of the most popular ways to celebrate…
Ladies First – Latest Data On Women’s Alcohol Consumption in Ireland
Ahead of a significant weekend for women in Ireland, Drinkaware, the national, independent charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse, is sharing insights from its latest research into women’s drinking patterns, motivations, and behaviours. Thanks to the Drinkaware Barometer…