Health body sees rise in numbers being treated for alcohol dependency

The number of people treated for alcohol dependency in Ireland in 2017, decreased slightly with a total of 7,653 cases.

Health body sees rise in numbers being treated for alcohol dependency
Wed, 20 Mar, 2019 - 06:48
Digital Desk staff

The number of people treated for alcohol dependency in Ireland in 2017, decreased slightly with a total of 7,653 cases.

Latest treatment figures from the Health Research Board show that alcohol remains ''the main problem drug'' in Ireland.

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