A key finding in the latest HBSC report is heartening: at 37%, the number of 15-17 year olds who reported never having had a drink has substantially increased by 16% since the 2014 report, which is significant given that the average age…
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DRINKAWARE CALLING ON PARENTS AND OTHER ADULT RELATIVES TO BE POSITIVE FAMILY ROLE MODELS THIS CHRISTMAS
Drinkaware, the national charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse, is encouraging parents – and other family members – to be positive role models around alcohol for their children over the Christmas period. 78% of parents cite family celebrations…
DRINKAWARE INDEX SHORTLISTED FOR RESEARCH EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2019
We are delighted to announce that the Drinkaware Index 2019: Analysing Hazardous Drinking in Ireland report is shortlisted for this year’s Marketing Society Research Excellence Awards in the Public Policy and Social Research category. This landmark study was conducted by Behaviour & Attitudes in April…
CEO COMMENTS: APPLYING PSYCHOLOGY TO POLICY FOR POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR CHANGE
“Behaviour is a critical part of health… and to mitigate risky behaviour we need to understand what is driving people’s decisions”, so started the Behavioural Insights Team’s Ed Flahavan presentation on “Applying behavioural insights to reduce harmful drinking”. Last month’s inaugural…
Workplace Wellness: Alcohol Awareness at Christmas
With the festive season fast approaching, workplaces large and small are planning for their Christmas parties. This can bring additional pressures and responsibilities for both employers and employees. Here are a few pointers which you might like to share with…
Festive tips for more mindful drinking at home
As the festive season draws near, this time of year brings with it more opportunities to celebrate with loved ones than usual, particularly in a home setting. From visiting neighbours with a bottle of wine as a gift to inviting people over…
Tips for positive mental health at Christmas
The festive season can be a time of celebration for some people and a time of poor mental health for others. This can be a stressful time for many of us with much more to do than usual and if…
Drinkaware welcomes new measures to tackle alcohol advertising around young people
The national charity for the prevention and reduction of alcohol misuse and underage drinking in Ireland, Drinkaware, has today (12 November 2019) welcomed new measures aimed at tackling alcohol advertising around young people that come into effect today. The rules…
World Mental Health Day 2019: Alcohol and your Mental Health
With the 2019 Pfizer Health Index finding that 16% of Irish people reporting suffering from depression or anxiety related conditions, the relationship between alcohol and mental health is important to consider. This World Mental Health Day, we look at how alcohol can…