Call time on Alcohol ad's

johannmall

Theyres a growing call to legalize drugs with those in favour pointing out our alcohol culture is somehow on par , I think an ad ban would be no bad thing , while most enjoy a drink I'm sure the majority of us have either direct or extended Family alcoholism issues , it worked with cigarettes !

Strumms

Alcohol can be enjoyed in moderation with no adverse health impacts.

Cigarettes cannot.

Alcohol in non moderation is responsible for 5% of global deaths.

All cigarette smoking contributes to 8%.

No alcohol advertisement can appear in Irish print or broadcast without a CopyClear pre-clearance number, in effect, CopyClear pre-clearance is mandatory for the Irish market. So it’s already regulated.

More : https://www.ibec.ie/drinksireland/alcohol-in-society/marketing

johannmall

Spoken like a vintner , I reckon that 5% stat is well underestimated & probably comes from the drinks lobby , why did they kick & scream about having Guinness removed as hurling sponsors ! Lies , damn lies & statistics ! I'm sure if you asked public health you'd get as much vilification as cigarettes !

kirk.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/may/18/any-amount-of-alcohol-consumption-harmful-to-the-brain-finds-study

https://nypost.com/2023/06/08/any-amount-of-alcohol-could-increase-risk-of-over-60-diseases-study/

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BagofWeed

Some people need to find a hobby. The puritanism needs to stop.

johannmall

Nobody is calling for an alcohol ban so puritanical is well wide of the mark , I enjoy a pint too !

Cabaal

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120693075#Comment_120693075

Indeed, some people do need to find a hobby....BagofWeed.

I mean, imagine basing your whole boards.ie persona around an illegal drug that has the ability to amplify any existing mental health issues a person may have - https://www.irishpsychiatry.ie/external-affairs-policy/public-information/effects-of-cannabis-on-mental-health/the-effects-of-cannabis-on-mental-health/

Psychosis

Cannabis users are at a 3-4 fold increased risk of development of acute psychosis²² with evidence that this association is increased to 5-6 fold with early use of high potency cannabis²³. People with cannabis-induced psychosis are at high risk of progression to a chronic psychotic disorder such as schizophrenia. It has been shown that 1 in 5 people who suffer cannabis-induced psychosis will progress to a schizophrenia diagnosis within 3-4 years²⁴.

Mood Disorders

Early-onset use of cannabis is also associated with an increased risk of development of major depressive disorder²⁵,²⁶. Cannabis use disorder has been associated with a greater risk of Bipolar affective disorder onset²⁷ and reduced length of time between relapses.

Anxiety Disorders

Young cannabis users are at higher risk of anxiety disorders particularly those who use high potency cannabis²⁸.

Suicidal behaviours

Chronic cannabis users are more likely to report thoughts of suicide than non-users. The National Self-Harm Registry Ireland Annual Report 2018 states that cannabis was the most common illicit drug used among men aged 15-24 with self-harm presentations – present in 8% of overdose acts²⁹. A recent systematic review found that the risk for suicide attempts in young cannabis users was more than 3 times higher than in young people who did not use cannabis²⁶.

L1011

Not a consumer issue.