June 2009
View news and events from the Aislinn Adolescent Addiction Centre.
Sunday Independent - Quote of the Week - 21st June 2009
Sunday 21st June, 2009
Quote from Declan Jones, Director of the Aislinn Centre
News Article - Underage Drinking ‘Gateway’ to Drug Use
Wednesday 17th June, 2009
A new survey found 76 per cent of adults believe 15 to 18-year-olds who drink alcohol regularly are more likely to experiment with illegal substances.
Aislinn Alcohol Survey - Alcohol as a ‘Gateway’ Drug
Wednesday 17th June, 2009
Three quarters of people think that alcohol is a “gateway drug” but 9 out of 10 keep alcohol in their home.
News Article - Parents Warned About Alcohol in Homes
Wednesday 17th June, 2009
Parents who fail to keep tabs on the alcohol in their home could be fuelling their children’s drinking habits, it was claimed today.
News Article - Vast Majority Believe There is Drink Problem Among Teens
Wednesday 17th June, 2009
Nine-in-10 people believe there is an alcohol abuse problem amongst Irish teenagers, according to a survey carried out for the Aislinn Centre.