Estimating need for alcohol treatment in Ireland using national treatment surveillance data

ConclusionsDespite high rates of alcohol consumption and dependence, the rate of treatment entry nationally is sub-optimal, although there are wide geographic variations. There is a need to better understand the reasons for low treatment entry rates in Ireland for people with alcohol dependence. Monitoring and surveillance play a key role in measuring the successful efforts to reduce the harm of alcohol.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research