It has been well documented how alcohol has traditionally been deeply embedded in all aspects of life in Ireland, both in social and celebratory events and in daily living (Doyle et al. 2024). Positive indicators of shifts in both attitudes…
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#HeresToChange: Drinkaware Encourages the Adults of Ireland to Join the Mindful Drinking Movement this St. Patrick’s Day
New Drinkaware research shows a growing trend toward moderation, highlighting Ireland’s evolving relationship with alcohol 10th March 2005–As Ireland prepares for our annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, Drinkaware, the national independent charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse, is…
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…
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…