Alcohol is issue for most at addiction centre

More than 60% of the clients who attended an addiction treatment centre last year are holding down full-time jobs.

Of those who attend programmes at the centre, alcohol is still the number one drug for the majority and is abused in combination with other substances by other clients.

New figures compiled by Talbot Grove in Castleisland, Co. Kerry, reveal that over half of all clients are referred by either a family member or friend and not a medical professional.