asked the Minister for Health the number of people treated for alcoholism in the years 1984 to 1987 inclusive.
Written Answers. - Treatment of Alcoholism.
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The information on the number of people admitted to psychiatric hospitals and units for treatment for alcohol abuse and alcoholic psycosis is collected by the Health Research Board. The latest figures the board has are for the years 1984 and 1985. They are as follows:
Number of admissions for alcohol abuse and alcoholic psycosis.
|
1st Admissions |
Total Number of Admissions |
|
|
1984 |
2,477 |
7,193 |
|
1985 |
2,392 |
7,272 |