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Local events to highlight addiction issues

Oct 29, 2025 17:24
By Shannonside News
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Local events to highlight addiction issues

The Problem Gambling Support service is teaming up with Longford GAA to offer support to those affected.

Problem gambling and drug addiction are rippling through every town and village in County Longford.

That's the view of local psychotherapist Katie-Anne O'Toole ahead of a series of information events in the county.

The Problem Gambling Support service is teaming up with Longford GAA to offer support to those affected.

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Katie-Anne says excessive gaming among young people can lead to more serious addiction issues.

She says the events, which will take place across the county, will help shine a light on the worrying trend:

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The series of information events starts next Tuesday evening:

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