Mothers with addiction issues face more stigma than fathers

Gary Broderick (left), director of Saol, and Reidin Dunne, head of services (Brian Lawless/PA)

Women with addiction issues face higher levels of stigma than men and do not have access to the same treatment resources, it has been claimed.

Gary Broderick, director of Saol, which works with women recovering from addiction, said research shows that the vast majority of women who have addiction issues have a background of trauma.