Ireland sees rise in numbers getting opioid-substitution prescriptions

Nearly 8,600 people received opioid-substitution treatment last year, which is normally used to treat an addiction to heroin.
Ireland sees rise in numbers getting opioid-substitution prescriptions
Wed, 08 Apr, 2020 - 08:13
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Nearly 8,600 people received opioid-substitution treatment last year, which is normally used to treat an addiction to heroin.

It is an increase of 225 people on 2018.

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