Young Women binge-drinking as much as men
A leading Cork hepatologist says young women are now binge-drinking at the same rate as men. Over 88 deaths every week are directly-linked to diseases caused by alcohol - and they're the focus of a new initiative targeting the relationship between women and drinking. The 'Girls, Women and Alcohol' event is part of Alcohol Action Week - which will run until Wednesday. Dr Orla Crosbie is a Consultant Hepatologist at Cork University Hospital. She says young women who drink heavily run the risk of liver disease and cancer in later life. Click the PLAY button to hear.
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