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1,026 children treated in hospital for drug and alcohol-related illnesses last year

More than 1,000 children were treated in hospital for drug and alcohol-related last year.

1,026 children treated in hospital for drug and alcohol-related illnesses last year

Wed, 17 Jun, 2020 - 08:20

Digital Desk staff

More than 1,000 children were treated in hospital for drug and alcohol-related last year.

According to freedom of information figures, over 63% were girls.

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