alcohol

Irish adults now drink less than at any time over the past 35 years, new research shows

Part 20: ‘Becoming a non-drinker changes you, or, at least, it changed me’

Everyone from the World Health Organisation to wellness influencers are preaching total abstinence. But is moderate drinking that bad?

Report finds most common drugs used with alcohol were cocaine and cannabis

Rutland Centre said 16 per cent of service users seeking help for cocaine addiction

Portuguese resort Albufeira is the hottest destination for post-exam trips this year, while the Greek island of Zante is popular among south Dublin schools

Part 19: Often humour is used to camouflage our inner feelings – our fears and anxiety can be assuaged by humour

More people in Ireland are consuming alcohol at home, fewer are drinking in pubs and many aren’t drinking at all

As the sober years mounted up, I realised that drinking was a symptom of something bigger underneath

Research suggests that more alcohol is purchased in Ireland for consumption at home than in pubs

New law proposed by Government is in conflict with legislation introduced in 2018 to drive down drinking, particularly among young people, review says

Part 18: ‘Even though I hadn’t relapsed, I felt as if needing help was shameful’

At 33 the comedian and podcaster has already lived many lives, but his decision to get sober has been transformative

Part 17: Although most people in the cafe are drinking coffee like me, some are having absinthe in between sips of coffee. It is 9.30am. How do they do that?

More than 70 per cent of such deaths were due to alcoholic liver diseases in 2022 in Northern Ireland

I am still amazed by the imbecility of people who know about my condition but nevertheless say: ‘Surely one little drink wouldn’t hurt you?’

Ask the Expert: Even if someone does not identify their alcohol use as a problem, it can be a serious issue for their family

Part 16: She’ll think I’m sick if I don’t have a glass of wine. In fact, I was sick when I was having glasses of wine

As 15 per cent of the population in Ireland has an alcohol use disorder, it’s time we recognise the problem and its effects, and get the right support

How to Drink Better: John Wilson offers his predictions for the drinks industry

‘Some moments are glorious. Other moments suck rocks. But this is worth doing. And you’ll soon see why’, says Belle Robertson

Part 15: This is my third Christmas without alcohol. You’d think I’d be used to it - it doesn’t work like that. Every day is a challenge, and I must be aware that alcohol is forbidden to me

Addictive behaviours bring with them the possibility of developing poor health

Before thinking about explaining to others why you do not want to drink alcohol, make sure you are clear on your motivation yourself

Tell Me About It: You have stopped drinking, and this is quite an achievement, but the next step is to engage with your wife and in a sustained and real manner

‘Busyness’ of the world and longer working days partly to blame, says mental health adviser

Survey found usage rates in e-cigarettes have risen by 6% since 2022 and are highest among 15-24 year-olds

Part 14: I have discovered who I am. I question a lot of things; things I accepted willingly before

I’ve never been fussy about my wine, but I’d like to introduce a little fuss into the experience

Guinness 0.0 could eventually constitute 15% of Guinness sales, drinks group chief says

Heavy episodic drinking is better known in Ireland as a great night out

Recovery is not linear and comes with obstacles, though these can be overcome with the right support

Meet a new generation of young people who are opting to socialise without alcohol

If you drink alcohol, it may be particularly important to prioritise other aspects of your health

Part 13: The novelty of being sober is long gone

People who have reduced – or completely cut out – alcohol tell us how it has improved their health and outlook

Part 12: Can you imagine the looks I would get if people saw me drinking a glass of wine?

Eurostat figures indicate beer production rebounded to pre-Covid levels last year

Cocaine surpasses cannabis as the most common additional drug among problem drinkers

British and Canadian politicians express interest in consumer health initiative to be introduced in Republic