Alcohol blogs
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Alcohol and young people in Ireland
Recent trends show that young people in Ireland are starting to drink alcohol later in life and less often than in previous generations. This is good news because, under the age of 25, our brains are still developing, making them more vulnerable to the effects of alcohol on brain function and development. Also, when a young person delays drinking alcohol, they are less likely to become dependent on alcohol or drink harmfully than those who start drinking earlier.
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Celebrating Your Leaving Cert Results – what to know about Alcohol
It’s Leaving Cert results night and you deserve to celebrate your hard work! Whether you drink alcohol or not, we have some advice to help keep you and your friends safe. But if you’re under 18, you shouldn’t drink alcohol at all.
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Minimum Unit Pricing on Alcohol – what is it and what will it mean for me?
The Government has agreed to introduce minimum unit pricing on alcohol from the start of January 2022.
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Alcohol advice for the COVID-19 pandemic
Advice on why you might like to cut back on your alcohol intake and tips on how to do it:
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COVID-19 coping tips and supports for people in recovery
Your health and wellbeing matters, especially at this time.
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Is your new year’s resolution to drink less? We’ve got some tips to keep you motivated
January is a time for New Year’s goals or resolutions. Cutting back on alcohol is a resolution for many people in 2020.
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7 ways alcohol could be affecting your fitness without you realising
Training or playing sports with a headache from the night before is no fun, but alcohol can affect more than just your motivation.
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7 things to know about alcohol and your weight
Find out why alcohol intake should be at the top of your list for weight management.
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Staying sober at Christmas
Newly sober? Read some tips to help you get through your first Christmas.
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8 reasons to drink less this Christmas
Hangovers and low mood can affect your Christmas in many ways.
