Over 56,000 people in Ireland get help for alcohol abuse

More than 56,000 people across the country have been treated for problem alcohol use between 2009 and 2015.

Over 56,000 people in Ireland get help for alcohol abuse
Tue, 04 Jul, 2017 - 01:00
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Latest figures from the Health Research Board show the number of cases treated increased from 7,993 in 2009 to 8,876 in 2011.

Since then, the numbers have decreased year-on-year to 7,616 in 2015.

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