UCC & community partners will shine a light on drug related bereavement for this year’s international overdose awareness day #IOAD, hosted by Senator Lynn Ruane & original art by Spicebag. Join in person or online next Friday at 11am, registration here: ticketsource.eu/soapucc/shinin…

Many children face multiple challenges growing up in families hurt by addiction to drugs and alcohol. This workshop explores healing stages for children & shares prevention strategies, key messages & resources that can make a real difference. Register at hanley.info/jerrymoe

The lack of a coherent response across government to addressing alcohol harm begs the question:  why is no-one in charge of addressing all aspects alcohol? Read our take on the contradictory policy actions from a range of government departments👇 alcoholireland.ie/determined-foc…

What are some potential data sources for commercial determinants of health research in Ireland? So far I've thought of lobbying.ie, transferofvalue.ie transparentmedtech.eu, FOI requests, annual reports of companies. Have you other suggestions? Please RT

A 15% alcohol excise increase - €189m - is enough to fund 2,480 nurses, 2,650 ambulance staff or 5,350 new gardai, all badly required. The industry's desire to remove an equivalent amount from the public purse to give to their shareholders is reckless. alcoholireland.ie/press-release-…

Concerning reports that Minister Helen McEntee is intending to progress legislation to extend licensing hours. Our response. alcoholireland.ie/press-release-… Drivetime RTE NewstalkFM Newstalk Breakfast RTÉ News Today with Claire Byrne Today FM News The Last Word Virgin Media Television

Online Health Taskforce establishment is a v positive development. Essential that all online harms including the targeting of children with alcohol advertising are considered. Chief Medical Officer Stephen Donnelly @JillianvT irishtimes.com/health/2024/09…

“When I was walking my child to school, I saw a billboard advertising zero alcohol right beside their school. Children as young as two years old would see that billboard daily” Emeka W. Dumbili opening the NoLo alcohol marketing workshop University College Dublin

Monday the 9th is FASD Awareness Day. Help us raise awareness of the importance of alcohol free pregnancies by using and sharing some of the resources and information in this short toolkit: publuu.com/flip-book/6471… #AlcoholFree #AlcoholandPregnancy #FASDAwarenessDay

Hugely important move in Australia. Alcohol is an accelerant for family and gender-based violence. Any policy to reduce such violence must consider this. Helen McEntee TD Safe Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG Womenscouncilireland Rape Crisis Network Women's Aid Ireland

Excellent letter from catherine conlon re online advertising of junk food. Similar arguments also apply to the online targeting of children with alcohol ads. Comprehensive action is needed. irishtimes.com/opinion/letter…

Looking for addiction treatment services anywhere in Ireland use our interactive map to find a service that meets your needs drugsandalcohol.ie/services_map

Want to learn more about the benefits counselling and psychotherapy? Join us at our free Public Event on 17th September to learn more about therapy and practical self-care tips to improve your mental health. Register now: …pselfcareandtherapy101.eventbrite.com #IACPPublicEvent

Copious evidence of the importance of alcohol pricing policies including MUP available from the OECD, IMF, WHO and more Details in our pre budget submission. alcoholireland.ie/wp-content/upl…

Fantastic new resource from HealthResearchBoard providing up-to-date information on alcohol-related health & social harms in Ireland across multiple themes, including alcohol-related hospital discharges, mortality & criminal behaviour. Well done all involved!! 👏 drugsandalcohol.ie/alcohol_statis…

Nurses & gardai are two professions that know all too well the harm alcohol causes, often being the ones forced to clean up the mess. We need more of both in Ireland. Govt must increase alcohol excise duties in Budget 2025; what a 15% increase will fund👇alcoholireland.ie/wp-content/upl…