Just 2%-3% of people with alcohol dependency entering treatment, study suggests
The number of people receiving treatment for alcohol dependency in Ireland is considerably less than the number of people with drink problems, according to the findings of new research.
A study by the Health Research Board said the rate of admissions of people for treatment for their alcohol problems was “sub-optimal”, give the high level of alcohol consumption and alcohol dependence in the adult population.
Source: Irish Examiner 2021; accessed online on October 19th 2021 at irishexaminer.com
