Ireland sees dramatic rise in combined alcohol and drug treatment cases

Ireland sees dramatic rise in combined alcohol and drug treatment cases

Ireland has experienced a sharp increase in people seeking treatment for combined alcohol and drug problems, with cases jumping almost 80% since 2017, according to new official figures. The Health Research Board’s latest report shows that while alcohol treatment cases overall rose by 19% to 8,745 in 2024, the most concerning trend is the surge … Read more

Alcohol treatment cases reach highest level in over a decade: HRB report

Alcohol treatment cases reach highest level in over a decade: HRB report

The number of people seeking treatment for alcohol problems has hit its highest level in over a decade, according to the Health Research Board (HRB). According to RTE, new data reveals that 8,163 individuals received treatment in 2023, marking a 10% increase compared to 2022. Alarming Trends The HRB’s National Drug Treatment Reporting System highlights … Read more