Working Life: Adrian Scanlon nurse addiction counselor

9am: I spend about an hour responding to emails and phone messages and arranging appointments for people seeking counselling for a variety of addictions, including alcohol, drugs and gambling.

I treat people from all walks of life. The biggest addiction is alcohol. Up until recently 70% of our clients were treated for alcohol addiction. That is now 50%- 60%.

10am: I see my first appointment at Brook House, Cork Road, Co Waterford, a HSE mental health day centre. Sessions last about 50 minutes.