A vision of Ireland as a place where alcohol is not misused is, arguably, an ideological one. But that’s the purpose of a vision. It’s meant to be big, hard to reach, and challenging… but critically, possible. Like most of us, I’m drawn to…
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Does Alcohol Play a Part in Workplace Wellness?
The growing trend in workplace wellness is a welcome one. Employers are realising that there are business benefits in terms of recruitment and retention, and employees appreciate their wellness being considered. In general, Irish people are increasingly considering aspects of their…
World Cancer Day 2019
Alcohol is known as a modifiable risk factor for at least seven types of cancer. While there are many different contributory factors for cancer, there are some positive actions we can take to reduce our own and our family’s cancer risk. This means that by making…
DRINKAWARE URGES DRIVERS AGAINST RELIANCE ON OFF-THE-SHELF PERSONAL BREATHALYSERS
Drinkaware is today responding to a sharp rise in queries from members of the public about the use of off-the-shelf personal breathalysers to detect alcohol. The national not-for-profit organisation has also seen an increase in queries relating to confusion around…
MASSIVE LIFT IN DRINKAWARE WEBSITE VISITS AS IRISH ATTITUDES TOWARDS ALCOHOL, HEALTH AND FITNESS EVOLVE
December 2018 saw over 110,000 people visit the Drinkaware website for evidence-based information about alcohol, tools to make it easier to understand their drinking habits and tips to make small, positive changes to drink in a less harmful way. This reflects a…
DRINKAWARE RESPONSE TO IRISH EXAMINER ARTICLE ON ICGP RESEARCH
The ICGP survey’s finding (‘Half of GPs say they’re ineffective in treating problem drinkers’, 07/01/19) that two-thirds of GPs have managed patients for hazardous drinking bears out our own research that one-in-five Irish adults are hazardous drinkers – using the World Health Organisation’s Alcohol Use…
THIS YEAR, WE WANT TO HELP YOU YOU TO CREATE POSITIVE AND LASTING CHANGES
This year at Drinkaware, we’re focusing on change. With the New Year upon us, this is a time when we all think about making positive changes to our lives. Many people will consider a change in job, making a commitment…
TIPS FOR PARENTS ON BEING A POSITIVE INFLUENCE THIS CHRISTMAS
Children are perceptive and take in everything that is happening around them – particularly the habits and behaviour of their parents or guardians. Being a positive role model and setting an example when it comes to your child’s relationship and…
DRINKAWARE JOINS RSA AND AN GARDA SÍOCHÁNA TO SUPPORT COCA-COLA DESIGNATED DRIVER CAMPAIGN
Drinkaware joined with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD, the Road Safety Authority and other supporters to launch this year’s Coca-Cola Designated Driver campaign. This Christmas, the campaign is shining a spotlight on our friends and family who help…