Surge in alcohol-related calls to HSE helpline

Alcohol is the main drug causing problems for women aged over 20 and for men aged over 30.

There has been a surge over the last three months in alcohol-related calls to a HSE support line, with an almost 40% increase since June.

Contacts to the HSE Drugs and Alcohol Helpline show that alcohol is the main drug causing problems for women aged over 20 and for men aged over 30.