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.

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.