We need to change our drinking culture for our kids

I think many parents will recognise the fear and anxiety we faced when our children were going out at night.

Hearing them come home safe is like having a massive weight lifted off you. Unfortunately, it does not always end like that.

How many parents have got the dreaded phone call that changes their lives forever?

The biggest factor in relation to such tragedy is alcohol or alcohol abuse. We have heard it all before: the pre drinks, the naggins, the shots and all night parties.

Everything changed once supermarkets started selling alcohol at ridiculously low prices.

John Higgins

Shanaghy Heights

Ballina

Co Mayo