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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

Ireland sees record number of drug treatment cases, huge spike in cocaine use

Ireland sees record number of drug treatment cases, huge spike in cocaine use

Ireland has registered a record rise in the number of people treated for drug addiction, according to the Health Research Board (HRB). A total of 13,104 drug treatment cases were recorded last year, an increase of more than 1,000 cases in comparison to 2022. As per HRB findings, there has been a sharp increase in … Read more