1,100 kids treated for alcohol and drug-related illnesses in hospitals last year

Almost 300 cases involved children under 10.

1,100 kids treated for alcohol and drug-related illnesses in hospitals last year
Mon, 29 Jul, 2019 - 10:55
Digital Desk staff

New figures show that 1,100 children were treated for alcohol and drug-related illnesses in our hospitals last year.

The Irish Daily Mail reports that almost 300 cases involved children under 10.

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