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Alcohol rehab centre planned for former Kilcormac convent

THERE are plans afoot to develop a residential alcohol rehabilitation centre in Kilcormac. A planning application is to be lodged with Offaly county council by Serenity Home Ltd for a change of use of the existing Convent School which is located on ...

29 Jul 2020 at 16:20

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Drinkaware release calculator to keep tabs on your drinking this May Bank Holiday Weekend

As the summer season begins, Drinkaware is calling on people to monitor their alcohol consumption this May Bank Holiday weekend using their online calculator. 50,000 people have used the Drinkaware Drinks Calculator to track their habits online so ...

03 May 2018 at 17:29

What’s the ‘damp’ TikTok trend and could it change your drinking habits?

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What is the ‘damp’ TikTok trend, and could it transform your relationship with alcohol?

The sober curious movement is growing, and the younger generations are well and truly leading the way in changing their relationship with alcohol. According to Civic Science research published in 2022, 37% of Gen Zers aged between 21-24 in the US ...

18 Jan 2023 at 23:29

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Affected by someone else’s drinking? 3 key pieces of advice for loved ones of alcoholics

Is there an alcoholic in your life? We don’t often talk about the people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking – but the impact on loved ones, family and partners can be immense. For Alcohol Change UK – the charity behind ...

03 Jul 2023 at 19:59

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World Cup fans’ party cancelled after Qatar ‘imposes’ alcohol restrictions

A World Cup party has been cancelled after Qatari authorities “imposed” changes to restrict alcohol sales, organisers said. Fan charity Gol Cymru was looking to build on the success of its parties held either side of Wales’ opening World ...

24 Nov 2022 at 18:42

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I’d drink almost until I’d pass out – Wayne Rooney recalls alcohol ‘release’

Former England captain Wayne Rooney has described his abuse of alcohol early in his football career as a “release”. The Birmingham manager appeared on the new podcast of ex-rugby league star and Motor Neurone Disease campaigner Rob ...

07 Nov 2023 at 10:33

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5 non-alcoholic sparklers to put some shine into Dry January

January swings us in many ways… from New Year resolutions, to setting goals, to going on a health kick – and giving up the booze. Whether it’s choosing non-alcoholic options all the time or cutting down mid-week, taking a detour ...

24 Dec 2024 at 08:00

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8 healthy habits to help you live longer – according to a new study

Eight habits that could help people live more than 20 years longer have been identified by researchers. While it’s long been known that certain lifestyle factors can influence lifespan, the American study isolated the eight ...

24 Jul 2023 at 14:14

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Objections mount over revamp plans for former Offaly convent

Plans to turn the former Convent of Mercy in Kilcormac into a rehabilitation unit for the treatment of alcohol and drug addiction is causing controversy among many locals there. Laois-Offaly TD Carol Nolan, has added her ...

07 Oct 2020 at 17:06

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Alcohol-free drink options ‘changes choices of online shoppers’

Online shoppers buy fewer alcoholic drinks when presented with an increased selection of non-alcoholic options, research suggests. A team from Cambridge University presented study participants with varying proportions ...

30 Mar 2023 at 19:00

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The unexpected things that happen to your body when you quit alcohol

After all the Christmas excess and celebrations, chances are many of us are thinking about taking a detour down sober street and abstaining from alcohol for a while. And, most likely, you’ll be thinking about how ...

29 Dec 2023 at 08:47

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Actually useful things you can do right now to deal with hangxiety

If a big weekend of Halloween parties has left you with a frightful hangover, you might be feeling a bit more anxious than usual. It’s no secret excessive drinking can potentially have a detrimental effect on ...

31 Oct 2022 at 13:52

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