News - addiction
Increase in local families seeking support for loved ones' cocaine addiction
Mar 27, 2026 18:15
Over 300 local people treated for heroin addiction last year
Nationally, 7,290 people were given opioid substitution treatment, under the medical card scheme, last year - up 96 from the previous year.
Mar 9, 2026 12:55
Major rise in those seeking treatment for cocaine and gambling addiction
Alcohol remains the number one addiction being treated for at the Rutland Centre.
Jul 17, 2024 09:26
Cheltenham punters urged to gamble responsibly
Addiction counsellor Justin Campbell spoke about what signs to look out for if someone is developing a gambling problem.
Mar 13, 2024 17:51
Drug and alcohol awareness week to take place locally this week
The week's events are being organised by the Western Region Drugs and Alcohol Task Force.
Nov 12, 2023 12:11
Local support group urges those suffering from addiction to reach out
SMART Recovery support individuals who have chosen to abstain, or are considering abstinence from any type of addictive behaviours by teaching how to change self-defeating thinking, emotions, and actions.
Nov 4, 2023 12:50
Drug dealers using farming community as ATMs claims new investigation
Drugs counsellors say it's young farmers aged 18 to 30 who are most affected.
Oct 12, 2023 09:55
Athlone addiction counsellor warns of wave of hidden gambling issues
The pandemic meant people were gambling in their homes and losing more and more money.
Jul 25, 2022 17:58
MQI report highlights large increase in people seeking help for addictions locally
The Athlone service has seen a significant increase in people seeking help.
Oct 26, 2021 16:16
Rise in number of people seeking treatment for cocaine addiction in Shannonside Region
Nationally, the numbers seeking help for cocaine addiction have surged by up to 400%.
Jul 26, 2021 08:27
Local addiction services can still hold meetings with more than six people under Covid rules
People who require the help of addiction services and support groups in the region can still attend meetings where more than six people are present.
Sep 9, 2020 11:16
Just under fifty local people accessed cocaine addiction services last year
Just under fifty people across the Shannonside Northern Sound r region were treated for cocaine addiction last year. According to new figures published by the
Jul 9, 2020 11:27Shannonside Newsletter
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