A report from United European Gastroenterology (UEG) shows found that people who have two or more alcoholic drinks per day are at increased risk of developing a range of digestive cancers including bowel cancer. The report also found that Europe has the highest…
Category: Research
NEW RESEARCH FINDS MODERATE DRINKING CAN DAMAGE BRAIN FUNCTION
A new study, published in the British Medical Journal, claims that even moderate levels of alcohol consumption can lead to brain damage. A team of researchers from the University of Oxford and University College London monitored the weekly alcohol intake and cognitive…
TWICE AS MANY PEOPLE ARE DRINKING AT HOME THAN IN A PUB SETTING
Drinkaware research identifies a need for more support and information in relation to alcohol and health 63% of people said they drink alcohol at home Wine is the most common type of alcohol consumed in the home Over 30,000 people have used our online Drinks Calculator since it went live in November 2016…
IRELAND TOPS LIST WITH THE HIGHEST RATE OF PRE-DRINKING
In a survey of 25 countries, Ireland was found to have the highest rate of pre-drinking, with 85% of people saying they consume alcohol before going out to a licenced premise. In contrast at 17.7%, Greece was the country that…
46% OF IRISH PEOPLE BELIEVE DRINKING TO EXCESS IS ‘NO BIG DEAL’
A Behaviour and Attitudes survey on behalf of Drinkaware has revealed striking attitudes Irish people hold regarding their excessive drinking behaviour, and a gap between people’s intentions to drink less and their actions. While some people revealed their wish to…
HEALTH RESEARCH BOARD REPORT SHOWS TRUE COST OF ALCOHOL MISUSE IN IRELAND
Newly compiled data from the hospital in-patient reporting system confirms impact of alcohol consumption on health system. A new report from the Health Research Board (HRB), Alcohol in Ireland: consumption, harm, cost and policy response, was launched today. The report…
ALCOHOL A FACTOR IN 38% OF COLLISIONS BETWEEN 2008 AND 2012
A new report from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has revealed that between 2008 and 2012, alcohol was a contributory factor in 38% of all fatal collisions. The report is the third and largest in a series of landmark reports analysed An Garda Síochána…
LATEST RESEARCH SHOWS A DECREASE IN ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION BY IRISH TEENAGERS
The Health-Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Study provides information about the health, well-being, social environment and health behaviour of 11-15-year-old boys and girls from 44 countries across Europe and North America. This research is conducted in collaboration with the World Health Organisation’s…