One million UK adults had drink spiked last year, new study suggests Survey of thousands of adults finds more than three-quarters of victims did not report crime to police The Independent UK · Mar 20
Britons reported to be drinking less, as data shows consumption at record low More moderate alcohol habits rather than total abstention appear to have driven fall The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2025
Nearly half of Gen Z are choosing ‘no or low alcohol drinks’ in cultural reset Around 49 per cent of younger adults are opting for ‘no and low’ alcohol to moderate their drinking The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025
Half of young adults now choosing no- and low-alcohol drinks – report Some 49% of young adults now choose no- and low-alcohol beverages to moderate their drinking, up from 28% since 2018, according to charity Drinkaware. Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2025
How to stay dry(ish) post January Here are some tips to help you continue the positive changes you’ve made in your relationship with alcohol The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025
Industry-backed apps designed to cut drinking ‘mislead users’, researchers warn The use of features which aim to manipulate and influence consumers for their own interests was uncovered. The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2024
Woman Ends 4-Year Relationship Over BF’s Drunken Outbursts, Guy Says She’s Overreacting She broke up with him after one too many drunken outbursts. But he accused her of throwing away 40,000 hours of their lives together for a twelve bad hours. Was she wrong? The post Woman Ends 4-Year Relationship Over BF’s Drunken Outbursts, Guy Says She’s Overreacting first appeared on Bored… Bored Panda · Sep 11, 2024
Exclude drinks industry from alcohol policy planning, UK campaigners urge Drinks business accused of ‘interfering’ with past efforts to reduce harms as alcohol deaths hit record high The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2024
When can you drive after drinking? UK drink-driving laws explained With Christmas party season upon us, make sure you're clear on the drink-driving laws in the UK Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2023
University drinking culture is changing This week, Freshers’ Week marked the beginning of university life for many young people across Scotland. Freshers’ Week is often associated with… The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2023
Can you drive the morning after drinking and how long does alcohol stay in your system? Alcohol creates a sense of false confidence which can lead to risk-taking behaviour behind the wheel. Here's eveything you need to know about the dangers of drink-driving Daily Mirror · May 1, 2023
Drink driving limits Ireland: Calculator shows how soon can you drive after pints, spirits and wine It keeps track of how many drinks you have had and provides an estimation of how long it will take your body to process alcohol Irish Mirror · Apr 5, 2023
'Timing is critical' - Drinkaware launch campaign for parents over alarming figures on underage drinking As a result of growing concern around the issues of alcohol use among teens, Drinkaware today launches a new resource for parents Irish Mirror · Apr 3, 2023
Irish Mirror · Mar 19, 2023 Ireland drink drive calculator: How long to wait after beer, wine, gin over St Patrick's weekend With the St Patrick's Day bank holiday weekend coming to an end, there are warnings that the morning after can be a particularly dangerous period for drink drivers. Gardai say this is reflected in the number of early-morning checkpoints they will be conducting.
Irish Mirror · Mar 14, 2023 St Patrick's Day: When is it safe to drive the next morning after drinking night before? Drivers have been urged to be aware that the time at which you have your final drink on St Patrick's Day has an impact on when you can drive the next day
Irish Mirror · Feb 1, 2023 Most deadly day to drive in Ireland as bank holiday warning issued Motorists are being reminded of the consequences of speeding, collisions, drink/drug driving and careless/reckless driving ahead of the new February bank holiday weekend. Last year saw a 13% increase in road fatalities.
Irish Mirror · Dec 30, 2022 How long to wait to drive after beer, wine, gin, prosecco on New Years Day Irish road deaths are someimes caused by preventable things such as speeding, drink/drug driving, as well as careless and wreckless driving
Dublin Live · Dec 26, 2022 Ireland drink driving calculator: Wait times if you drink beer, wine and gin on Stephen's night On St Stephen's night there will be plenty of people out enjoying a few drinks, however drivers are warned to take extra care when getting behind the wheel the morning after a night out
Irish Mirror · Dec 26, 2022 Ireland drink drive calculator: How long to wait after beer, wine, gin, prosecco on St Stephen's Day With today being St Stephen's Day, there are warnings that the morning after can be a particularly dangerous period for drink drivers. Gardai say this is reflected in the number of early-morning checkpoints they will be conducting in the run-up to the New Year.
Daily Mirror · Dec 21, 2022 Four top tips for heading out at Christmas as Brits warned of little-known driving rules Under English law, you can be fined if you're found to be "in charge" of a car while drunk - without even getting behind the wheel. Here are the top tips for you to keep in mind this Christmas
Irish Mirror · Dec 14, 2022 Drink driving limits in Ireland amid Christmas party season Garda checkpoints will likely be dotted across the country over this period of time
The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022 Covid lockdown drinking led to record alcohol deaths, new figures show Toll rocketed by more than 25 per cent on 2019 number
Irish Mirror · Dec 7, 2022 Five 'sober up quick' myths busted ahead of Christmas party season The only way to remove alcohol from your system is to allow your body sufficient time
The National (Scotland) · Nov 22, 2022 Rise in Scots negatively impacted by someone else's drinking TWO in five adults in Scotland have been negatively affected by someone else’s drinking, a report has found.