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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 09:26Cheltenham 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 17:51Drug 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 12:11Local 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 12:50Drug 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 09:55Athlone 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 17:58MQI 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 16:16Rise 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 08:27Local 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 11:16Just 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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