domain | drinkaware.ie |
summary | **Summary:**
* **Standard Drink:** + Definition: 10 grams of alcohol. + Equivalent measures: - Beer (pint): Half a pint. - Wine (regular): Small glass (125ml). - Spirits (whiskey/vodka/gin): Single measure (35ml).
* **Alcohol-related Health Problems:** + Liver disease, high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, depression, anxiety, and increased cancer risk. + Calories: Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram; excessive consumption can lead to weight gain.
* **Drink Driving in Ireland:** + Legal limit for drivers with a full license (over 24 years old): 35 mg of alcohol/100 ml blood. + Penalties include fines, disqualification from driving, and imprisonment.
* **Low Risk Weekly Alcohol Guidelines (Ireland):** + Men: Up to 17 standard drinks per week (spread over at least four days). + Women: Up to 11 standard drinks per week (spread over at least three days).
* **Alcohol and Health:** + Cancer: Linked to mouth, throat, liver, breast, colon, and rectum cancers. + Heart health: High consumption increases blood pressure and stroke risk. + Mental health: Can exacerbate anxiety and depression; long-term use can lead to mental illness.
* **Alcohol Dependency:** + Recognized by cravings, tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, and continued use despite negative consequences.
* **Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP):** + A policy where a minimum price is set for a unit of alcohol. + Aim: To reduce alcohol harm by targeting heavy drinkers and reducing the affordability of cheap, high-strength alcohol.
* **Alcohol Support Services:** + Organizations like Alcoholics Anonymous, local health services, and addiction counselors provide support and treatment options for individuals struggling with alcohol misuse. |
title | Drinkaware | A National Charity Tackling Alcohol Misuse In Ireland |
description | Drinkaware is a national charity working to prevent & reduce alcohol misuse in Ireland, governed by an independent board & regulated by the Charities Regulator. |
keywords | alcohol, research, drink, health, drinking, drinks, calculator, standard, support, resources, ireland, workplace, wellness, facts, tools, risk, weekly |
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nslookup | A 107.6.176.102 |
created | 2025-03-29 |
updated | 2025-05-14 |
summarized | 2025-05-14 |
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