Thomas Gould
Question:701. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the length of stay per residential treatment episode under the allocation of 150 residential treatment episodes in budget 2021 [31496/20]
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The HSE has advised that an episode of medical detoxification treatment lasts approximately 6 weeks, but other residential treatment episodes may take longer in some cases. The estimated cost per treatment episode is €7,500.
I announced the provision of €1.125 million in funding as part of Budget 2021 to increase the number of residential treatments for those stabilising, detoxing and/or seeking drug-free services, in line with the Programme for Government. This additional funding will provide an additional 150 residential treatment episodes for people with severe drug and alcohol dependency across the country.