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.

Alcoholics the majority of addicts seeking aid

A number of addiction trends were revealed by the group at the launch of their 20165 annual report. It revealed that, of the 218 clients at Tabor Lodge — Primary Residential Treatment, 163 (75%) received treatment for alcohol abuse.

In addition to alcohol issues, Fellowship House Extended Treatment Centre for Men has seen a 10% increase in the use of heroin among its residents. That centre also reported a slightly younger age bracket presenting for treatment with the majority of men (58%) being in the 18-24 age group and 82% being under the age of 34.

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