UCD Drinking Aware

Aiming to get young Irish adults to reassess their drinking habits and relationship with alcohol

#YOLO
-You Only Live Once-
-Your Only Liver Obliterated-

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The effects of blood alcohol levels on brain function . There's a very small limit between "KO-ing" and death #think

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Irish men spend 8% of income on alcohol, Irish women spend 3% - the highest figure in the EU. The average annual spend on alcohol is €1942

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Blackout? Fight with a partner? Alchol misuse can lead to amnesia , panic disorders, hallucinations and psychosis such as morbid jealousy

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Have a look at the @HSMIreland page for blogs on socialising and enjoying Dublin nightlife without alcohol ! A refreshing insight! #hsm

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.....it is expected that Ireland will see a sharp increase in the number of people dying from alcohol-related illnesses in the next 20 years

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According to a Slán report "Given the current rate of diagnosis of end-stage liver disease (as a consequence of heavy and binge drinking)...

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"One-quarter (24%) of 18-29 year-olds report drinking 9 or more standard drinks on a typical drinking occasion " Slán 2007

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Alcohol abuse causes about 2.3 million premature deaths per year and an estimated 4% of global disease burden

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The harmful use of alcohol is the third largest preventable cause of death in the world, (Rodgers et al, 2004; Room et al, 2005).

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These withdrawal symptoms follow a sustained period of drinking. Severe withdrawal has an untreated mortality rate of 10-15% #onarollover

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Alchol withdrawal symptoms include nausea , vomiting , palpitations , tremors and hallucinations if severe #soundfamilar?

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Hazardous drinking TRIPLES a man's risk for liver disease , raised blood pressure , some cancers , and a violent death

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Hazardous drinking increases a woman's risk for liver disease and breast cancer

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Regular consumption of 3-4 units a day by men and 2-3 units a day by women will not cause any significant health risk

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Sure I've only had one or two, I'm fine to drive " #thinkagain #thinkclearer

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@NUIMAnthroSoc thanks for the support 👍

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"@AlcoholIreland: @UCDDrinkingAwar This may prove useful http://t.co/YnE0dKzbh2" A simple way to stay below your unit allowances #21 #14

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Interesting binge drinking infographic from the US, focusing on its impact on college students http://t.co/gHzc8XAAkr @UCDDrinkingAwar

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Of the eleven functions required to drive, ten are impaired at a BAC level of 0.04. (Shiner, 2007)

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New MEP group aims to raise awareness of growing liver disease epidemic http://t.co/6QjqhzxZhq?