Almost a third of GAA players in danger from binge drinking

NEARLY a third of GAA players are putting themselves at risk of developing chronic alcohol-related health problems such is the high level of their drinking, a study indicates.

More than half of sportsmen (54%) surveyed said they binge drink at least once a week, compared with 40% of males in a similar age group. Nine in ten players are drinkers and almost a third (31%) of them reported drinking over the recommended limit of 21 standard drinks a week.

In addition, nearly 90% reported experiencing at least one harm due to their drinking.