Organisation: Tabor Group

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<p>In its pre-budget submission, Tabor Group said the need for addiction treatment services in Ireland has reached crisis levels, exacerbated by the lingering effects of the covid pandemic.</p>

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More funding needed to address 'escalating addiction crisis', warns recovery group

Recent estimates suggest alcohol-related harm may cost Ireland between €9.6bn and €12bn annually, representing up to 1.9% of GDP

<p>Colette Kelleher, chief executive of the Tabor Group: 'We are all on a wing and a prayer.'</p>

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Drug treatment bodies 'the Cinderella of health service'

<p>Tabor Group clinical director Mick Devine said the challenges facing families of people with addiction are compounded by intimidation of family members due to drug debt, and the stigmatising of substance use disorder. Picture: Brian Lougheed</p>

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Addiction ‘is often a result of childhood trauma’ – Tabor Group

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Colette Kelleher: We need a drugs policy that puts people first

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Reaching out: Tabor Lodge's Sr Margaret Kiely is still giving back in her 80s

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Help for cocaine use trebles at Cork centre

Man explains his transformation from addict to family man to win taxi licence appeal

While seated on the pews in the wood-panelled interior of Bandon Courthouse a few days ago, redemption arrived. Brian Hogan was back at the wheel.

Mon, 08 Apr, 2019

'I know I wouldn’t be here without it' - recovering addict says secondary treatment saved her life

A recovering addict who wanted to die at the peak of her drugs and alcohol addiction says secondary treatment saved her life.

Fri, 05 Apr, 2019

Homelessness adding to addicts’ woes, says treatment centre

A group providing treatment for people suffering from drug and alcohol addiction has warned of the effect of homelessness on its clients and of its financial challenges in assisting them.

Thu, 07 Jun, 2018

Incident plan to help GAA clubs cope with suicide

The launch of the Cork County Board critical incident plan reinforces the GAA’s presence within the community, according to children’s officer Noel O’Callaghan.

Tue, 28 Mar, 2017

Building starts on €4.8m alcoholism recovery facility

Building work has started on a €4.8m step-down facility in Cork for men recovering from alcohol addiction.

Tue, 28 Mar, 2017

Alcoholics the majority of addicts seeking aid

Alcohol remains the primary drug of choice for people seeking treatment at Tabor Group addiction services in Cork.

Fri, 03 Jun, 2016

Bullying features ‘hugely’ in addicts’ childhoods

Being bullied as a child has emerged as a significant factor in why people who subsequently become alcoholics or drug addicts took their first drink or drug, research has found.

Mon, 08 Dec, 2014

Report shows growing female addiction rates and rise in those seeking help for heroin use

The growth in the number of women seeking treatment for addiction and an alarming rise in heroin use among men seeking help have been revealed by the largest addiction treatment service in the South.

Fri, 28 Nov, 2014