The national independent advocate for reducing alcohol harm. Host of 'Alcohol Uncovered’ podcast. CHY: 15342. Reg Charity No: 20052713. Media query: 0879950186
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Health info labels can be found on a huge variety of alcohol products, Irish & imports, showing how easily producers can adapt to such a modest measure. There is no business rationale for any further delay to introducing such an important public health initiative @CarrollJennifer
With health info labels appearing on more & more alcohol products, it is obvious there is no business rationale for a further delay to labelling other than Govt kowtowing to alcohol industry's desire to keep public in the dark about risks its product causes @CarrollJennifer
The law currently states that a Garda must form the opinion a driver is intoxicated & then designate a medical professional to take a blood sample, all within a 3-hour window. Staff in EDs regularly witness intoxicated patients evading drink-drive testing alcoholireland.ie/press-rele…
A coalition of health charities including AAI has called on the Stormont Executive to introduce legislation for minimum unit pricing for alcohol. MUP can make a significant positive impact on the substantial burden that alcohol places on Northern Ireland.
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Health info labels can now be found on a huge variety of alcohol products, Irish & imports, showing how easily producers can adapt to such a modest measure. Labels tell people the facts so they can make informed decisions. Govt must introduce labelling as planned @CarrollJennifer
Recent comments by @martinheydonfg on alcohol labelling via EU route raise serious concerns about what public is being told by government about the introduction of labelling versus what’s being decided behind closed doors @SimonHarrisTD @MichealMartinTD alcoholireland.ie/press-rele…
From influencers, sponsored content & user-generated content to algorithms, user data & targeting, digital alcohol marketing is using subtle but effective tactics to get young people drinking. Youth drinking in Ireland has increased by 12% in last decade
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With Australia banning social media for u16s, AAI's latest report shines a light on digital & social media alcohol marketing & the exposure of children to alcohol. Policy makers are way behind industry tactics to get young people drinking. READ MORE ⬇️ alcoholireland.ie/press-rele…
Health info labels are appearing on a huge range of alcohol products in shops, clearly showing producers can adapt to such a modest measure. People have a right to know the risks from alcohol. There can be no further delay on such a vital public health initiative @CarrollJennifer
Addiction Counsellor & co-founder @IrelandSilent @rackard_marion will be speaking to Home Visitors about the impact alcohol has on families & how best to support them. Fri 12 Dec (11am-1pm). Book your spot at the following link:
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To mark @UN_Women #16Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, AAI is organising a live webinar examining the role of alcohol in such violence tomorrow, 4 December (10-11.30). Places are limited but still available here: eventbrite.ie/e/a-discussion…
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On Thursday, AAI CEO @SheilaGilheany joins other @NacoaUK international allies highlighting how to support children affected by parental substance use through scalable, culturally responsive, family-centered interventions used around the world. MORE HERE: gxconline.org/
With binge drinking & drinking among teens & young people rising in Ireland the BBC takes a look at Ireland's world-leading alcohol health info labels & asks why they were delayed - especially as some producers have already begun to label their products ⬇️
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Places are limited but still available for our webinar examining the role of men's drinking in domestic violence, which marks AAI's contribution to @UN_Women #16Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
Book your free spot now ⬇️
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Alcohol companies citing 0.0 products as evidence of commitment to social responsibility at the same time use them to enter new markets, create new drinking opportunities & increase brand awareness with almost no cannibalisation & positive Halo effect ⬇️
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The Public Health (Alcohol) Act, which bans alcohol ads in places children are likely to see them such as on the field of play, was designed to protect children - the 0.0 makes 0.0 difference to them. Time to Close the l0.0phole @CarrollJennifer alcoholireland.ie/our-work/c…
Alcohol health info labels are appearing on more & more products in our shops. People have the right to be informed about the health risks from alcohol - why does the industry want to keep the public in the dark? 🤔 There can be no further delay to labelling @CarrollJennifer
📢 @UN_Women #16Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence begins today. As part of this initiative AAI is organising a webinar examining the role of alcohol in such violence & what can be done to tackle it (Thurs, Dec 4, 10am)
Book your spot now ⬇️
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