By Fiona O’Malley, CEO of Turn2Me, a national mental health charity Regular and heavy drinking can negatively affect the neurotransmitters in the brain that are responsible for positive mental health. According to a 2019 study called Co-occurring alcohol use disorder…
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A Guide to Having a Sober Night Out
If you drink, sometimes going on a sober night out can seem incredibly daunting. However, it is true that you don’t need alcohol to have fun. Having a plan and preparing yourself for a great night out is key to…
Tips for Parents this St. Patrick’s Day
Tips for Parents this St. Patrick’s Day. Let’s encourage change and starting the conversation. Keep reading for useful tips and questions to ask yourself as a parent and tips for talking to your teen about alcohol. St Patrick’s Day, celebrated…
New Beginnings
February 1st in Ireland is believed to be the first day of Spring, the season of new beginnings with nature emerging from hibernation, snowdrops peeping above the ground, flowers, plants, and trees shedding the cold and shackles of winter while…
Hit Snooze on the Booze this New Year
A guide on mindful drinking and being sober curious It’s January, the start of a new year. This means for the next 4 weeks we will all be focusing on the “new year, new me” mindset. Improving your mental and…
Guest Blog: ‘Mindful Drinking this Christmas’ – by Kate Coffey
Christmas is such a wonderful and magical time of year and in my opinion, alcohol is not necessarily needed to enjoy it! As a non-drinker I love every element of the festive season. There is always so much happening from…
Drinkaware Annual Report 2021
Drinkaware Annual Report shows charity plays critical role for those hoping to curb alcohol misuse Research highlights worrying trends regarding Irish adults’ mental wellbeing and relationship with alcohol National charity welcomes two new members to Board of Directors This week…
Alcohol Awareness Week
Alcohol has many potential impacts on our health and wellbeing. The Drinkaware Annual Barometer asked Irish adults to rate their awareness of alcohol related harms. The harms were listed as prompts and people were asked to rate whether they were…
World Cup 2022
Tips for mindful drinking and to drink less It is an exciting time for football fans around the world as the Men’s Football World Cup is kicking off this week. With the World Cup taking place throughout the Christmas period,…