Consumers in Ireland pay second-highest excise duty on alcohol in Europe
CONSUMERS IN IRELAND pay the second-highest excise duty on alcohol in the EU. That’s according to new research…
My boyfriend has addiction issues but I feel too guilty to leave him – The Irish Times
Dear Roe, I am in a new relationship of six months. We were previously good friends for about…
‘The thought of the pub fills me with dread’: Readers on why they now drink at home more often
THERE’S NO DOUBT that opting to have a few drinks at home instead of going out to the…
Schizophrenia carer’s plea for Sunshine Coast mental health funds
A Sunshine Coast mother has shared the heart-wrenching reality of caring for her adult son with schizophrenia to…
A 30-year study found a surprising link between alcohol, survival and heart attack risk
Three decades of follow-up suggest that alcohol and beverage type may relate differently to longevity and heart attack…
Man who took steroids and drank 24 beers for 77 days without working out makes bodybuilding debut
Back on 8 August, a bloke took to the stage at a bodybuilding competition but looked, well, pretty…
Meat, stress and risk-taking: what 38 experiments reveal about masculinity threat
A review of 38 experiments finds that threats to masculinity can trigger compensatory behaviors, but the strongest evidence…
Drinks distributor drops ‘Irish’ wine over concern about accuracy of label – The Irish Times
One of the largest wine distributors in the country has stopped supplying wine from a Louth-based vineyard over…
Have you found yourself drinking at home more often than in the pub? We want to hear from you
PEOPLE ARE DRINKING less in Ireland on average, but many of those who are drinking are more likely…
Health regulator AHPRA apologises for breaching doctor privacy in bulk email
The national healthcare watchdog has inadvertently identified more than 100 doctors, nurses and other practitioners who were offered…
Mental health emergencies double in London in three years
Some incidents were fuelled by drink and drugs, while others appeared to stem from a loss of respect…
A Daily GLP-1 Pill Could Curb Heavy Drinking
A GLP-1 pill a day might help keep problem drinking at bay, a recent trial has found. Researchers…