Alcohol study highlights need for education

A new global study conducted by the International Centre for Alcohol Policies has highlighted the need for increased education about alcohol as a way of reducing the number of drink related problems.

A new global study conducted by the International Centre for Alcohol Policies has highlighted the need for increased education about alcohol as a way of reducing the number of drink related problems.

Details of the study, released at the National College of Ireland today, claim that the drinks industry must do more to engage in what it calls constructive dialogue with those who make alcohol policy.

President of the National College of Ireland Joyce O'Connor says all sectors in society have a role to play in developing a responsible attitude to drink.

"What we're saying is let's look at the stakeholders, at what Government can do, but also what can we as ordinary individuals do to move things forward and to make the use of alcohol one where the level of problems do not escalate as they have."

more courts articles

DUP calls for measures to prevent Northern Ireland from becoming 'magnet' for asylum seekers DUP calls for measures to prevent Northern Ireland from becoming 'magnet' for asylum seekers
UK's Illegal Migration Act should be disapplied in Northern Ireland, judge rules UK's Illegal Migration Act should be disapplied in Northern Ireland, judge rules
Former prisoner given indefinite hospital order for killing Irishman in London Former prisoner given indefinite hospital order for killing Irishman in London

More in this section

€1m cannabis haul seized in Meath €1m cannabis haul seized in Meath
Dramatic bird on a wire rescue enthrals hundreds of shoppers Dramatic bird on a wire rescue enthrals hundreds of shoppers
Cyclist, 70s, dies in collision in Dublin city centre Cyclist, 70s, dies in collision in Dublin city centre
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited