The International Day of Families is a celebration of the importance of families. Family is at the cornerstone of society. The first group we belong to is our family, no matter how big or small that is. What we learn…
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Safe Summer Socialising
Even though the weather may seem a bit dull recently, coming into the Summer months, many of us are looking forward to socialising this summer. After a very long and cold winter, many people are itching to get the BBQ…
Alcohol Education Matters – Junior Cycle alcohol education programme includes new lessons on coping & influences
Drinkaware, the national charity working to reduce alcohol misuse and delay the age of first drink has added two new module themes to the Junior Cycle Alcohol Education programme. The Drinkaware Junior Cycle Alcohol Education Programme (JC AEP), in line…
Self-Control & Alcohol – Spring 2022 Research Briefing
We were thrilled to host our 9th Research Briefing event on 30th March 2022 at which Dr Michael Daly, Maynooth University gave the keynote presentation focusing on analysis that he has undertook using data from the Growing Up in Ireland…
Guest Blog: Dr. David Comerford – Sometimes the simple prompts are the best
Changing behaviour can be a challenge, but sometimes the simple option can achieve the best results. Our guest blog from David Comerford, Senior Lecturer at Stirling University, explores behaviour change, breaking bad habits and how a post–it might be what…
Drinkaware’s Response to the WHO EU Action Plan
Drinkaware’s social contract is to prevent and reduce the misuse of alcohol and tackle underage drinking and is a citizen-driven social purpose. Our success in staying true to this purpose is in the extraordinary levels of trust and awareness the…
Invitation to Drinkaware Spring 2022 Research Briefing
Date: 30th March 2022 Time: 12 noon This event will take place online via Zoom We are pleased to invite you to join us for our Spring 2022 Research Briefing. We are delighted to welcome Dr Michael Daly, Maynooth University who…
Guest Blog: Belong To – LGBTQ+ Youth Ireland
Shane Smart (he/him) is the Drug and Alcohol Youth Worker at Belong To, the national LGBTI+ youth organisation. Belong To offers advice, information, and crisis counselling for LGBTI+ youth, also supporting free, non-judgemental LGBTI+ youth groups across Ireland. Through training,…
Drinkaware’s response to the public consultation on the next Government Policy Framework for Children & Young People in Ireland 2023-2028
Drinkaware welcomes the opportunity to respond to the public consultation on the next Government Policy Framework for Children & Young People in Ireland 2023-2028. Drinkaware firmly believes in a ‘whole of government, whole of society approach’ in addressing the issues…