Ireland’s Growing Alcoholism Problem It is true that Ireland does have a bad case of alcoholism. According to Alcohol Action Ireland, from 1960-2001, 4.9 litres to 14.3 litres of alcohol have been drunk per person for those aged fifteen and over. Ireland has suffered deadly consequences in economic loss and injury/death because of the growing […]
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Alcoholism and Pregnancy
Alcohol Use in Pregnancy Anything that a pregnant mother consumes also gets consumed by her unborn child. According to the Center for Disease Control, 1 in 10 pregnant women drink and 1 in 50 women binge drink which is more than five drinks a day. – Alcoholism rates in Ireland. It is important for pregnant […]
Alcoholism and Gambling Addiction
Gambling Addiction & Alcoholism Just like having an alcohol addiction, problem gambling can take a large effect on your life too. Those with gambling addiction spend the majority of their time thinking about gambling and how to get money in order to fund their gambling. They feel the need to bet money more frequently and […]
The Devastating Effect of Alcoholism in Ireland
Alcoholism’s Dangerous and Devastating Effects Alcohol is part of Irish tradition. Alcoholism is part of a growing problem with substance use and misuse in Ireland. Treatment for alcoholism has to include a strong commitment to abstinence. The difference between alcohol misuse and alcoholism is a matter of control. See binge drinking vs alcoholism. People who […]