Just 2%-3% of people with alcohol dependency entering treatment, study suggests

It is estimated that 690 out of every 100,000 people need treatment for their alcohol dependency in the Republic each year based on evidence which indicates around 10% of those with an alcohol problem will seek help in any given year. Picture: David Jones/PA 

The number of people receiving treatment for alcohol dependency in Ireland is considerably less than the number of people with drink problems, according to the findings of new research.

A study by the Health Research Board said the rate of admissions of people for treatment for their alcohol problems was “sub-optimal”, give the high level of alcohol consumption and alcohol dependence in the adult population.