Homeless alcoholics wait four months for detox

HOMELESS alcoholics face a wait of up to four months to access detox treatment because there is inadequate funding to extend the service.

Staff at the Dublin Simon Rehab Detox Centre said they were receiving up to 20 referrals a month and that, with more funding, double or treble the current annual number of clients who complete the programme could be catered for.

Staff at the centre said more funding would also allow for treatment of those with drug addiction problems.