Lack of money prevents addicts seeking help

Financial pressures are preventing many people with addictions from getting help, according to a leading treatment agency.

Cork-based Tabor Lodge said, while 619 people were offered assessment appointments in 2012, only 376 attended, compared with 455 in 2011.

Their 2012 annual report said the recession, high unemployment, and discontinuation of private health insurance dominated the decisions of people.