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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Thrive this Sober October
Tips for a Successful Month Without Alcohol Sober October is a month-long challenge where adults commit to abstaining from alcohol. Whatever your reason, taking a break from alcohol can bring numerous benefits to your overall mental and physical health. Here…
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…
Drinking behaviour and attitudes among adults in Ireland – key trends and patterns
We were thrilled to host our 11th Research Briefing event on 15th November 2023 at which John O’Mahony, IPSOS B&A gave the keynote presentation focusing on key findings from our latest Barometer survey. The Drinkaware Barometer is a national population-based…
Navigating Bereavement this Christmas
Someone once said that the whole world seems depopulated because a loved one is missing. Undergoing the loss of a loved one is unquestionably one of the most painful and deeply stressful emotions a person can endure. Grief is a…