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04th Dec 2014

Survey Reveals Drinking Habits of Irish Adults During Festive Season

The study found that the majority of us have had to skip work following a heavy night out.

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A new survey has revealed that three quarters of Irish adults have pulled a sickie in work because they are hungover.

The study, conducted by Lifeline Hangover Defence, found that the majority of us have had to skip work following a heavy night out.

Not surprising considering that two fifths revealed that they consume five to 10 alcoholic drinks during a night.

And it sounds as if the nation is planning more than a few heavy nights out this Christmas with a quarter, of those asked, getting ready for eight nights out over the festive period.

As for office parties, they are a major cause of the fear with 20 per cent of Irish people telling their bosses what they really think and almost three quarters of them hooking up with a co-worker.

The morning after, Irish adults tend to turn to strong coffee, a breakfast roll or a brisk walk. Other popular ‘cures’ include energy drinks, tea and takeaways.