The number of people treated for alcohol abuse increased by almost 50 per cent in five years, according to figures just published.
The report, Treated Problem Alcohol use in Ireland 2005 to 2010 , from the Health Research Board, says 42,333 cases presented with alcohol as the main problem substance during the five year period.
The number of cases per year increased from 5,525 cases in 2005 to 7,866 cases in 2010, an increase of 43 per cent. Alcohol accounted for more than half (52.7 per cent) of all cases treated for problem substance use in the period.#
Source: Kitty Holland, The Irish Times, 09/11/2011
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