Hazardous drinking leading to 'horrific injuries' every week in CUH, says doctor

Dr Eoin Fogarty, of Cork University Hospital, says he has seen young people "suffer life-altering events where they have sustained serious injuries needing long-term care, potentially ending up in nursing homes".

Alcohol Action Ireland has published a report on youth drinking, which shows a 3% increase in alcohol consumption levels by 15- to 24-year-olds between 2024 and 2025.

“Every week we see young people with horrific injuries as a result of hazardous drinking. I’ve seen some horrible instances in the last year.” 

That is the warning from Dr Eoin Fogarty, who is at the frontline in dealing with young people being treated at Cork University Hospital after alcohol abuse.