Miriam Boosh
This is fantastic news. While we often joke about our stereotype of drinking, the reality is far from humorous. The toll alcohol takes on lives and families is devastating, and the strain it places on our healthcare system is staggering.
Aug 21, 2024 at 10:29amWeb
Show threadYaoi Box BalloonAug 21, 2024

@Miriamm I love a drink but this is really good to hear.

Ireland also has (had? I haven't lived there in 14 years) a really unhealthy attitude towards it. Always about getting utterly trollied. Couldn't just have 2-3 relaxed ones of an afternoon.

Show threadWilfried KlaebeAug 21, 2024
@Miriamm WHO has an article about the toll alcohol takes too: https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/04-01-2023-no-level-of-alcohol-consumption-is-safe-for-our-health
No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health

The risks and harms associated with drinking alcohol have been systematically evaluated over the years and are well documented.

Show threadGerard Cunningham ✒️Aug 21, 2024
@Miriamm "Irish population continues to age" would probably be an equally accurate headline
Show threadKenny ParkAug 21, 2024
@Miriamm Hope Scotland follows suit, like we did with the smoking ban, to great effect.
Show threadGammee16Aug 21, 2024
@Miriamm If we, as humans knew how to limit ourselves we wouldn't be in the shape we're in.
Show threadMinisterofimpedimentsAug 21, 2024
@Miriamm
A bit lower down in the Irish Times article….
“…More than a few were also quoted as stating ‘Boy, these punches really hurt now! I never remember them being this bad before…’ “
Show threadRuyeexAug 21, 2024
It's a win but it will take a while to adapt to the media
Show threadUnprecedented 2023Aug 21, 2024
@Miriamm Truth.
Show threadAndy MouseAug 21, 2024
@Miriamm 👍👍👍 legalize cannabis
Show threadC.Suthorn Aug 21, 2024

@Miriamm

The did drink less before 1987?

Show threadEmilionAug 21, 2024
@Miriamm Not sure there is a reason to be happy. Users switched to cocaine. No tax intake and probably not an improvement.
Show thread@1chrisbrennan has movedAug 21, 2024
@Miriamm Most of the people in my social circle have given up alcohol or have greatly reduced their intake, switching & enjoying the zero alcohol beers & wines. No one is missing hangovers, binge eating, poor sleep, leg cramps, etc.
Show threadLooking for explanations…Aug 21, 2024
@Miriamm
Similar in Australia. Millennials started the trend & Gen Z seem to be continuing.