Menu
16/10/2006
Anti-binge drinking campaign launched
An advertising campaign to tackle binge drinking will highlight the health problems faced by those who drink more than the recommended levels of alcohol.
Health Minister, Paul Goggins, today launched the latest phase of the Health Promotion Agency's anti-binge drinking campaign, the key message of which is 'You don't have to be drunk to be doing real damage'. Figures released today revealed that more than 40% of male and over 30% of female drinkers 'binged'.
The Minister said: "Binge drinking is a major problem in Northern Ireland and what is most worrying is that many people do not even realise they are drinking more than they should. There are far too many people who drink more than the recommended levels of alcohol which is resulting in serious health problems.
"We have all seen the impact of alcohol misuse on people's lives - for individuals, families and communities. The estimated social cost of alcohol misuse is a shocking £700 million. Last year alone 246 people died directly as a result of alcohol and each year around 7000 admissions to acute hospitals are due to alcohol misuse.
"Binge drinking is harmful. If men are taking five or more drinks in one session and women four or more that is risky to your health. That is why the clear message from this phase of the campaign is that 'you don't have to be drunk to be doing real damage'".
Recent research indicates that almost a half of male drinkers and over a third of female drinkers had engaged in at least one binge drinking session during the previous week.
(SP)
Health Minister, Paul Goggins, today launched the latest phase of the Health Promotion Agency's anti-binge drinking campaign, the key message of which is 'You don't have to be drunk to be doing real damage'. Figures released today revealed that more than 40% of male and over 30% of female drinkers 'binged'.
The Minister said: "Binge drinking is a major problem in Northern Ireland and what is most worrying is that many people do not even realise they are drinking more than they should. There are far too many people who drink more than the recommended levels of alcohol which is resulting in serious health problems.
"We have all seen the impact of alcohol misuse on people's lives - for individuals, families and communities. The estimated social cost of alcohol misuse is a shocking £700 million. Last year alone 246 people died directly as a result of alcohol and each year around 7000 admissions to acute hospitals are due to alcohol misuse.
"Binge drinking is harmful. If men are taking five or more drinks in one session and women four or more that is risky to your health. That is why the clear message from this phase of the campaign is that 'you don't have to be drunk to be doing real damage'".
Recent research indicates that almost a half of male drinkers and over a third of female drinkers had engaged in at least one binge drinking session during the previous week.
(SP)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
10 November 2004
Graphic study aims to curb teenage binge drinking
A unique study using images of facial and mouth trauma to cut down on teenage binge drinking has been carried out by researchers from Queen's University and the Royal Group of Hospitals. Six Belfast schools signed up to the study, which aims to highlight the link between heavy binge drinking and the possibility of oral and facial injury.
Graphic study aims to curb teenage binge drinking
A unique study using images of facial and mouth trauma to cut down on teenage binge drinking has been carried out by researchers from Queen's University and the Royal Group of Hospitals. Six Belfast schools signed up to the study, which aims to highlight the link between heavy binge drinking and the possibility of oral and facial injury.
14 December 2011
Crack Down On 'Litter Louts' And Boozers
Officials in Belfast have been cracking down on many offenders across the city including those responsible for littering the streets. A pub landlord has been fined £250 for failing to properly dispose of waste at his city centre pub.
Crack Down On 'Litter Louts' And Boozers
Officials in Belfast have been cracking down on many offenders across the city including those responsible for littering the streets. A pub landlord has been fined £250 for failing to properly dispose of waste at his city centre pub.
20 September 2011
Dog Attack Man Faces Court Fine
A 'Staffie' dog attack has landed a Belfast man in court. He was fined £200 and ordered to pay £300 compensation after his dog attacked and injured a man last December. Robert Gary Bradshaw, from Orkney Street in west Belfast, was convicted of the offence at Belfast Magistrates Court today and was also ordered to pay costs of £69.
Dog Attack Man Faces Court Fine
A 'Staffie' dog attack has landed a Belfast man in court. He was fined £200 and ordered to pay £300 compensation after his dog attacked and injured a man last December. Robert Gary Bradshaw, from Orkney Street in west Belfast, was convicted of the offence at Belfast Magistrates Court today and was also ordered to pay costs of £69.
10 August 2011
Dogs & Cigarette Sales Lead To Court
Belfast City Council has been busy enforcing legislation on a variety of matters, ranging from shopkeepers selling tobacco to underage customers to dog owners running foul of the law.
Dogs & Cigarette Sales Lead To Court
Belfast City Council has been busy enforcing legislation on a variety of matters, ranging from shopkeepers selling tobacco to underage customers to dog owners running foul of the law.
11 August 2010
Street Drinkers Pay The Cost
Five people have been fined at Belfast Magistrates Court for drinking alcohol in public. Tyrone McCann, from Richmond Avenue in Newtownabbey, was fined £50 and ordered to pay costs of £66 after he was detected drinking alcohol at Suffolk Road in west Belfast on January 16.
Street Drinkers Pay The Cost
Five people have been fined at Belfast Magistrates Court for drinking alcohol in public. Tyrone McCann, from Richmond Avenue in Newtownabbey, was fined £50 and ordered to pay costs of £66 after he was detected drinking alcohol at Suffolk Road in west Belfast on January 16.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Gale, coastal severe gale, northwest winds ease from late afternoon. Scattered showers will fall as snow over the hills at first, becoming isolated from mid-afternoon. Maximum temperature 7 °C.Tonight:Showers, scattered in the evening, will clear by midnight leaving the night dry with clear spells. Cloud will spread east towards morning. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
