Addiction support groups criticise lack of State funding

'Accessing appropriate addiction services in a timely manner causes a great deal of distress and anxiety for family members.' Picture: Pexels

The State lacks the ability to manage complex mental health issues, according to the Family Addiction Support Network (FASN).

The addiction support group told TDs that while “there is talk” of a diagnosis programme to handle complex issues, it has seen little evidence of it.