The effects of the recession are biting hard, with a massive jump in unemployment among people seeking treatment for alcohol.
A report published by the Health Research Board found 76% of people in alcohol treatment in 2010 were out of work — up from 60% in 2005.
"We can see the effect of the recession on the number of people employed, dropping from 40% in 2005 to 24% in 2010," said report co-author Dr Suzi Lyons.
She predicted the consequences of the recession would become more apparent in the coming years.
Source: Cormac O’Keeffe, Irish Examiner, 09/11/2011
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