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More needs to be done to help veterans who previously served in the Defence Forces, the Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel has said.
Former Wexford goalkeeping coach Noel Considine speaks to The42 about his horrific journey to conquering alcoholism.
The man’s barrister told the court: “When he is sober, he is fine. When he is drunk, he is a nightmare.”
The actor felt that the movie ‘The World’s End’ was a way of telling people about his problems.
Anti-spasticity drug baclofen has more recently been used to treat alcohol addiction.
The actor described Harvey Weinstein as “an absolutely ferocious bully”.
Christmas can be a particularly trying time for problem drinkers and their families, an addiction counsellor said.
Best selling author, Marian Keyes, talked about relationships and mental health on the Late Late Show last night.
This is a letter to my father, on how his disease has affected me, and how much I love him.
The Hollywood star said he had recently completed treatment.
Irish artist and writer Christina Reihill explores alcoholism and addiction in her new work about the writer Dorothy Parker.
High rents, alcoholism and illness – there are so many roads that lead to homelessness.
Pubs have been launching Black Friday Specials, selling pints and shots for “.99c”.
The Rutland Centre launched its Recovery Month today to raise awareness of addiction and recovery.
When using, I went from taking two codeine tablets at a time, to 28 in one go.
“Having struggled to deal with my father’s alcoholism my entire life, I wonder just how his ‘fondness for the drink’ has distorted my perception of alcohol.”
Mary Manning was repeatedly abused by her stepfather.
My father drank to forget the worst years of his life – his childhood – and at the same time destroyed mine.
We’re actually the fourth worst, according to a new report.
There has been controversy surrounding an anti-binge drinking campaign which, while having an independent Board, is funded by drinks industry giant Diageo.
Teens Affected by Addiction is a project aimed at raising awareness about the impact of alcoholism on families – here, they share some personal stories.
Living with a parent who is an alcoholic is confusing, isolating and terrifying for young people. Why are we not doing more to help them?
News of an Irish teacher being discriminated against in South Korea has annoyed a lot of people – but it shouldn’t put you off this beautiful and welcoming country.
“Panic attacks can be a sign of depression and mental health issues and I couldn’t believe it was happening to me” – Niall Harbison on fighting two battles; illness and stigma.
The photos of a friend’s wedding were the tipping point for me – they showed me what I’d been doing, but I couldn’t remember anything.
*At least, he explains what HE thinks.
The harm experienced by people due to their own drinking is only part of the story argues Alcohol Action Ireland.
In a pilot project, the city is giving participants beer in exchange for light work collecting litter and eating a decent meal.
Student filmmaker Nicky O’Donnell writes about how he contributed to a video about responsible drinking aimed at young people – without talking down to them.
That might sound like a lot, but it’s almost 100 pints fewer than the average in 2001.
The former footballer “has been asking for help and has willingly been admitted to a treatment centre in America,” his management company said this evening.
Gascoigne sparked fears for his health after a rambling speech at a midweek charity event.
The same verdict was given at a re-hearing of the inquest – which was ordered after it emerged that the first was heard by a coroner who did not have the correct qualifications.
Proposals to hike the minimum price of alcohol are penalising moderate drinkers for the sins of those who have bigger problems, writes Aaron McKenna.
The Phoenix Park concert has highlighted the problem of young people and alcohol, writes Fiona Ryan – but the problems caused by parental drinking go largely unremarked.
Our sports stars may seem like superheroes, but they’re just as fragile as you and I, writes sports psychologist Tadhg MacIntyre.
The government intends to introduce a ‘price floor’ in attempts to curb alcohol abuse. Do you back their plan?
Business Insider sorted through 11 million US death certificates – and found the professions most likely to die of alcoholism.
The European Tour veteran’s ceaseless alcohol-related bragging isn’t just unimaginative, it’s beginning to tarnish the memory of his Open victory, risks making him look pathetic in the process.
Author Catherine Barry tells how she realised she had a drink problem – and why no threats will ever save an alcoholic.