It is because we are so social and such a sociable nation that the isolation and restrictions of these last few months have been so difficult for so many. But we have endured, pulled together, and made sacrifices that have…
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DRINKAWARE APPEALS TO PARENTS TO CAUTION AGAINST HOUSE PARTIES OR LARGE GATHERINGS WITH FRIENDS
Drinkaware, the national charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse, is today responding to reports of house parties to mark the usual weekend of a popular music festival in Dublin. The charity is urging parents to stay vigilant and…
Education Matters: Parenting During a Pandemic
Parenting can be challenging at the best of times, but it may be particularly challenging during recent restrictions when children and teens are under your care 24/7. Tensions and anxieties can run high, so it is really important that you,…
Two-thirds of Men Drinking to Cope during Covid-19: New Drinkaware/B&A Research
Key findings Drinkaware, the national charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse in Ireland, today (15 June 2020) published a cross-analysis of findings focusing on the behaviours, attitudes and motivations driving male alcohol consumption since the introduction of Covid-19…
HBSC STUDY 2020: KEY FINDINGS FROM NEW ‘SPOTLIGHT ON ADOLESCENT HEALTH AND WELL-BEING’ REPORT
Spotlight on Adolescent Health and Well-being, the latest findings from the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Study were released today. This WHO collaborative cross-national study has provided information about the health, well-being, social environment and health behaviour of 11-,…
One Quarter of Irish Adults Drinking More During Covid-19, 14% Drinking 4+ Times a Week: New Drinkaware/B&A Research
Key Findings Download an infographic of key findings Drinkaware, the national charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse in Ireland, today published findings from new research on behaviours, attitudes and motivations driving alcohol consumption among adults in Ireland since…
CEO COMMENTS: WE NEED NEW HABITS IN THIS NEW ‘NORM’
The world as we know it has changed, and our day-to-day lives are massively altered. With this new ‘normal’ comes new habits and as human beings we’re wired to like habits because they take stress out of making a decision…
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month: Take Action to Reduce your Risk
The Irish Cancer Society estimates that up to 2,800 people will be diagnosed with bowel cancer this year, and more than 1,000 people will die from it. However, with a growing, ageing population, the National Cancer Registry projects the number of diagnoses to reach over…
Drinkaware Urges Restraint on Alcohol Use at Home amid Covid-19 Pandemic
Drinkaware, the national charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse in Ireland, is encouraging the public to manage time spent at home or in self-isolation without alcohol, given that 50% of Irish adults cite ‘coping’ as motivation for their…