In Ireland our unhealthy use of alcohol is taking a heavy toll on our society, which impacts greatly on healthcare services and demands significant levels of public expenditure.

Alcohol-related harm is most common among those with problematic drinking patterns. Those whose drinking is indicative of Alcohol Use Disorder are thirteen times more likely than low-risk drinkers to experience any of the following harms – health issues, being involved in an accident or in a fight, experiencing role impairment, or negative impacts on their home life......

[Includes a brief audio explanation of minimum pricing from Colin Angus, University of Sheffield.]