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Thursday, November 17, 2011

New findings alcohol related harm and crime



One in 11 people report they or a member of their family has been assaulted over the past year by someone under the influence of alcohol - with half saying they have not reported the assault to the Garda. Meanwhile 50 % of people stated they had experienced some form of alcohol-related intimidation, threat or violence in the past year.

Alcohol Action Ireland - the national charity for alcohol-related issues - commissioned leading market research company Behaviour and Attitudes to survey people on their experiences of alcohol-related harm in the community as part of their Alcohol - Where’s the Harm? conference which is being opened by Minister Roisin Shortall in the Royal College of Physicians this morning. > > > > Read More