Hundreds of minors in North treated for drink and drug addiction

More than 400 under-18s are treated for alcoholism and drug addiction in the North each year, it was revealed today.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2009 - 14:06

More than 400 under-18s are treated for alcoholism and drug addiction in the North each year, it was revealed today.

The majority of the teenagers receiving hospital care have a drink problem, according to the North's Department of Health.

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